| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
19 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Norris Pena stranded in the wilderness. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
| 2 |
21 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
21 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
23 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Norris Pena's Contacts or Allies betrays Norris Pena, ending Norris Pena's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
23 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 4 |
27 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 4 |
27 |
Graduated. |
| 5 |
27 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
27 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 5 |
28 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Norris Pena's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 6 |
31 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
32 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 6 |
35 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 7 |
35 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 7 |
35 |
Switched to Citizen (Colonist). |
| 7 |
38 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 |
39 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 8 |
39 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 8 |
41 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 8 |
43 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 2 with the new title Settler. |
| 9 |
43 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
43 |
Retired at age 43. |
| 9 |
43 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 9 |
45 |
Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
| 10 |
45 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |