| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
23 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 2 with the new title Warrior. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
28 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Herman Spain's Contacts or Allies betrays Herman Spain, ending Herman Spain's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
31 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Herman Spain's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
31 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
34 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 |
34 |
The planetary government interferes with Herman Spain's research for political or religious reasons. Herman Spain continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 6 |
36 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 6 |
39 |
Herman Spain learn something Herman Spain should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Herman Spain can profit from illegally. |
| 6 |
39 |
Gain a criminal contact. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 7 |
40 |
Voluntarily left Colonist |
| 7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 7 |
40 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
42 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 7 |
44 |
Forced to muster out. |