| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 1 |
20 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
26 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
28 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Howard Suthmeer's Contacts or Allies betrays Howard Suthmeer, ending Howard Suthmeer's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Entertainer (Artist). |
| 4 |
30 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
32 |
Voluntarily left Artist |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
34 |
Win a prestigious prize for Howard Suthmeer's work. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
40 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Howard Suthmeer's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 6 |
40 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 6 |
40 |
The planetary government interferes with Howard Suthmeer's research for political or religious reasons. Howard Suthmeer continue working secretely. |
| 6 |
40 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 7 |
40 |
Voluntarily left Physician |
| 7 |
40 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
42 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Howard Suthmeer's Contacts or Allies betrays Howard Suthmeer, ending Howard Suthmeer's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
42 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
42 |
Retired at age 42. |