| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered a spacer community. |
| 1 |
21 |
Spent the college years partying. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
23 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 3 |
23 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
24 |
Nearly killed. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
| 4 |
24 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
25 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 4 |
25 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
25 |
Gain Enemy if Ransom Harper don't already have one. |
| 5 |
28 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
31 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 5 |
32 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 6 |
32 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
35 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ransom Harper's Contacts or Allies betrays Ransom Harper, ending Ransom Harper's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 7 |
35 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
36 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 8 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 8 |
39 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
43 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 |
43 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 9 |
47 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 9 |
47 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |