| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
21 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 1 |
22 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
23 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Otha Neal's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
30 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 |
30 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
33 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Barbarian |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
38 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Otha Neal's Contacts or Allies betrays Otha Neal, ending Otha Neal's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
41 |
Make a breakthrough in Otha Neal's field. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
45 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 7 |
45 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
45 |
The planetary government interferes with Otha Neal's research for political or religious reasons. Otha Neal continue working secretely. |