| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
21 |
A good deal ensures Gust Gardner is living the high life for a few years. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
23 |
Gust Gardner's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
27 |
Amnesia. |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 4 |
27 |
Voluntarily left Barbarian |
| 4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 4 |
27 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
28 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Gust Gardner's Contacts or Allies betrays Gust Gardner, ending Gust Gardner's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
28 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 5 |
32 |
Gust Gardner's ship is damaged, and Gust Gardner have to hitch-hike Gust Gardner's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 5 |
32 |
Gain 4 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 6 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 6 |
32 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 6 |
32 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 6 |
35 |
Gust Gardner's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to bargain with them but fail and the ship is destroyed. |
| 7 |
36 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
38 |
Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 7 |
38 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 7 |
40 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 8 |
40 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
42 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was injured. |
| 8 |
42 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
44 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |