| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
26 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Valentine Caldwell's Contacts or Allies betrays Valentine Caldwell, ending Valentine Caldwell's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
29 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
34 |
Nearly killed. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
| 5 |
34 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
| 5 |
35 |
Sent to a very unpleasant region (jungle, swamp, desert, icecap, urban) to battle against guerrilla fighters and rebels. Discharged because of stress, injury or because the government wishes to bury the whole incident. |
| 5 |
35 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Rogue (Thief). |
| 6 |
37 |
Involved in a feud with a rival criminal organization. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Rogue (Thief) rank 1. |
| 7 |
39 |
Voluntarily left Thief |
| 7 |
39 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 7 |
42 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 8 |
47 |
Valentine Caldwell is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 2 with the new title Lay Preacher. |
| 9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
47 |
Retired at age 47. |