| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
20 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
23 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Gerald Gonzales's Contacts or Allies betrays Gerald Gonzales, ending Gerald Gonzales's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 3 |
24 |
Works is especially well received and popular, making Gerald Gonzales a minor celebrity |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |
| 4 |
27 |
Voluntarily left Journalist |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 4 |
28 |
A sudden war destroys Gerald Gonzales's trade routes and contacts, forcing Gerald Gonzales to flee that region of space. |
| 4 |
28 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
34 |
Gerald Gonzales's business or ship thrives. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 6 |
38 |
Gerald Gonzales's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 7 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 7 |
38 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 7 |
38 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 7 |
39 |
Gerald Gonzales is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 8 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 8 |
39 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
41 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was sent to prison. |
| 8 |
43 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 9 |
43 |
Became a Prisoner (Inmate). |
| 9 |
45 |
Persecuted by a prison gang. |