| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 1 |
21 |
When dealing with an alien race, Royal Nicol botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 1 |
21 |
Royal Nicol have no idea what happened to Royal Nicol – they found Royal Nicol's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 2 |
23 |
Royal Nicol's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to run but caught and ship is destroyed. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
28 |
Severely injured. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 4 |
29 |
Royal Nicol learn something Royal Nicol should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Royal Nicol can profit from illegally. |
| 4 |
29 |
Gain a criminal contact. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 5 |
35 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Royal Nicol Royal Nicol's job. |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 6 |
37 |
Royal Nicol refused an offer of inducements to betray Royal Nicol's faith. Gain 5 enemies. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 7 |
40 |
A notable academic consults with Royal Nicol about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |