| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
19 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
24 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Basil McLelland's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 2 |
24 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Basil McLelland, forcing Basil McLelland to leave Basil McLelland's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 |
24 |
Scarred. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
24 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
29 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
32 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 5 |
33 |
Basil McLelland's business expands, Basil McLelland's corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 6 |
38 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Basil McLelland Basil McLelland's job. |
| 7 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 7 |
38 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
41 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 7 |
42 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |