| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
19 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Garfield Bishop's Contacts or Allies betrays Garfield Bishop, ending Garfield Bishop's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
22 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 2 |
23 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 3 |
23 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 4 |
30 |
A good deal ensures Garfield Bishop is living the high life for a few years. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Trader. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
34 |
Garfield Bishop's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 6 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
| 6 |
34 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
38 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 6 |
38 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
39 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 8 |
39 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 8 |
43 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
43 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 9 |
43 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 9 |
43 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 9 |
43 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 9 |
46 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 9 |
47 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |