| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
20 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
25 |
Manley Thompkins run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 3 |
26 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 4 |
31 |
Manley Thompkins is betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
| 5 |
31 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
34 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Manley Thompkins into bankruptcy. Manley Thompkins salvages what Manley Thompkins can. |
| 6 |
34 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
37 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
39 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 7 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |