| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 1 |
19 |
Joel Godkim's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
21 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Joel Godkim's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 2 |
21 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 |
21 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
21 |
The planetary government interferes with Joel Godkim's research for political or religious reasons. Joel Godkim continue working secretely. |
| 2 |
21 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
23 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
27 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
28 |
Win a prestigious prize for Joel Godkim's work. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
32 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
39 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 6 |
39 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 7 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
| 7 |
39 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
41 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
46 |
Contact with Government. |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |