| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 1 |
19 |
Valentine Risewell have no idea what happened to Valentine Risewell – they found Valentine Risewell's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 |
19 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
23 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 3 |
23 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
31 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Valentine Risewell's Contacts or Allies betrays Valentine Risewell, ending Valentine Risewell's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 5 |
35 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 6 |
39 |
Good fortune |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 7 |
41 |
A notable academic consults with Valentine Risewell about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 2 with the new title Lay Preacher. |
| 8 |
43 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
43 |
Retired at age 43. |
| 8 |
43 |
Voluntarily left Mainstream Believer |
| 8 |
43 |
Retired. |
| 8 |
46 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
49 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 10 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |