| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Spacer Community. |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Burton Payne's scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster. Gain a Contact. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 2 |
25 |
Burton Payne inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
29 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
30 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 5 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 5 |
30 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
32 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Burton Payne's Contacts or Allies betrays Burton Payne, ending Burton Payne's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
32 |
Became a Noble (Administrator) with the new title Assistant. |
| 6 |
36 |
An assassin attempts to end Burton Payne's life. |
| 6 |
36 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 7 |
36 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
39 |
Severely injured. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
39 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 8 |
42 |
Made lifelong friends. Gain 2 Allies. |
| 8 |
43 |
Graduated. |
| 9 |
43 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
43 |
Retired at age 43. |
| 9 |
43 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 9 |
43 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 9 |
44 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Burton Payne's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 10 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |