| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
21 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 2 |
25 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 |
25 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 3 |
25 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
| 3 |
25 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
27 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 4 |
27 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
28 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 5 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
| 5 |
28 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
32 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Mat Hansen's Contacts or Allies betrays Mat Hansen, ending Mat Hansen's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
| 6 |
32 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 6 |
32 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 6 |
35 |
When dealing with an alien race, Mat Hansen botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 6 |
35 |
Psychologically damaged by Mat Hansen's time in the scouts. |
| 7 |
36 |
Voluntarily left Explorer |
| 7 |
36 |
Switched to Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 7 |
39 |
Risk Mat Hansen's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 7 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 8 |
40 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 8 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 9 |
44 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 9 |
46 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 9 |
48 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Trader. |
| 10 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
48 |
Retired at age 48. |