| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
21 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
23 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 3 |
28 |
Roderick Fletcher's ship is damaged, and Roderick Fletcher have to hitch-hike Roderick Fletcher's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 3 |
28 |
Gain 3 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 4 |
28 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
30 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Roderick Fletcher's Contacts or Allies betrays Roderick Fletcher, ending Roderick Fletcher's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 5 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
32 |
Nearly killed. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 6 |
32 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
36 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 6 |
36 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 7 |
36 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 7 |
37 |
Roderick Fletcher is chosen to represent Roderick Fletcher's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
| 8 |
40 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 8 |
44 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 |
44 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 9 |
47 |
Roderick Fletcher is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
| 10 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
48 |
Retired at age 48. |