| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
21 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
24 |
Reed Jephcots run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
24 |
Entered University. |
| 3 |
28 |
Spent the college years partying. |
| 3 |
28 |
Dropped out of university. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
35 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
37 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |