| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
23 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 3 |
23 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
24 |
Scarred. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 4 |
24 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
28 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Jake Watson's Contacts or Allies betrays Jake Watson, ending Jake Watson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 5 |
28 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
32 |
Jake Watson run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 |
32 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 6 |
33 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 7 |
40 |
Jake Watson's business or ship thrives. |
| 7 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 8 |
40 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
40 |
Retired at age 40. |