| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered a spacer community. |
| 1 |
22 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 2 |
24 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Merl Rodriquez Merl Rodriquez's job. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
25 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 3 |
25 |
Nearly killed. Owe 35,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
25 |
Gain Enemy if Merl Rodriquez don't already have one. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
29 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
34 |
Merl Rodriquez run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 |
34 |
Became a Entertainer (Artist). |
| 6 |
38 |
Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 3 Contacts. |
| 6 |
38 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Artist) rank 1. |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Entertainer (Artist). |
| 7 |
41 |
Public opinion turns on Merl Rodriquez. |
| 8 |
41 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 8 |
43 |
Psychologically damaged by Merl Rodriquez's time in the scouts. |
| 9 |
43 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 9 |
46 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 9 |
47 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
| 10 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
47 |
Retired at age 47. |