| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered University. |
| 1 |
19 |
Spent the college years partying. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
24 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
28 |
Ivan Cooper run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 4 |
31 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
36 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 6 |
40 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 7 |
40 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 7 |
43 |
One of Ivan Cooper's pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings Ivan Cooper into the criminal underworld. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 8 |
48 |
Public opinion turns on Ivan Cooper. |