| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
22 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was injured. |
| 1 |
22 |
Scarred. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
24 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Alvin Patterson's Contacts or Allies betrays Alvin Patterson, ending Alvin Patterson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
| 3 |
24 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 3 |
27 |
Alvin Patterson have no idea what happened to Alvin Patterson – they found Alvin Patterson's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Infantry (Army). |
| 4 |
27 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
30 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
35 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 5 |
35 |
Nearly killed. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
35 |
Gain Enemy if Alvin Patterson don't already have one. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
39 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Alvin Patterson's Contacts or Allies betrays Alvin Patterson, ending Alvin Patterson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 7 |
39 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
41 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
47 |
Alvin Patterson run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |