| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
| 1 |
20 |
Merlin Vargas gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 2 |
24 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 2 with the new title Technician. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 3 |
28 |
Political upheaval strikes Merlin Vargas's homeworld, and Merlin Vargas is caught up in the revolution. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 3. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 4 |
33 |
Merlin Vargas learn something Merlin Vargas should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Merlin Vargas can profit from illegally. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 5 |
38 |
Merlin Vargas befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 6 |
38 |
Voluntarily left Worker |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
40 |
Merlin Vargas run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
44 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 8 |
44 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
44 |
Retired at age 44. |