| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
19 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
26 |
Smith Forbes run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 3 |
26 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 3 |
27 |
Smith Forbes spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 3 |
27 |
Nearly killed. Owe 22,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 4 |
31 |
Smith Forbes's scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster but Smith Forbes fail to help. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
31 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 5 |
36 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 6 |
36 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
40 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 7 |
40 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
41 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Smith Forbes's Contacts or Allies betrays Smith Forbes, ending Smith Forbes's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
41 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 8 |
41 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
45 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 9 |
45 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
45 |
Retired at age 45. |