| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
24 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Granville Small out of business. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
25 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Granville Small's Contacts or Allies betrays Granville Small, ending Granville Small's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 4 |
25 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
27 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 5 |
27 |
Became a Agent (Intelligence). |
| 5 |
30 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Granville Small's job. |
| 6 |
30 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 6 |
31 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 7 |
31 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
32 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 7 |
35 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 8 |
35 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
37 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 9 |
37 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 9 |
41 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Granville Small has become Granville Small's superior. |
| 10 |
41 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
41 |
Retired at age 41. |