| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
20 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
26 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 2 |
26 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 3 |
30 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 4 |
30 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
32 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 2 with the new title Warrior. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
38 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Malcolm Holland's Contacts or Allies betrays Malcolm Holland, ending Malcolm Holland's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 6 |
39 |
Malcolm Holland spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 6 |
39 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 7 |
44 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
44 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 8 |
47 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 9 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
48 |
Retired at age 48. |