| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
19 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 1 |
19 |
Severely injured. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 1 |
19 |
The planetary government interferes with Spencer Raycraft's research for political or religious reasons. Spencer Raycraft continue working secretely. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
26 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
27 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 5 |
38 |
Spencer Raycraft's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
40 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Spencer Raycraft's Contacts or Allies betrays Spencer Raycraft, ending Spencer Raycraft's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 7 |
40 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 7 |
40 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 7 |
42 |
Spencer Raycraft inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 8 |
46 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Spencer Raycraft's scout ship. |