| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
21 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
27 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Herman Wood's Contacts or Allies betrays Herman Wood, ending Herman Wood's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
30 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 5 |
30 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 5 |
32 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
32 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 6 |
35 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 |
36 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 7 |
40 |
A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws Herman Wood's life into chaos, forcing Herman Wood to leave the planet. |