| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
22 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
24 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
| 3 |
26 |
Jonathan Rutter is rewarded for Jonathan Rutter's diligence or cunning. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 4 |
32 |
Jonathan Rutter learn something Jonathan Rutter should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Jonathan Rutter can profit from illegally. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 1. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 5 |
34 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 6 |
40 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Jonathan Rutter Jonathan Rutter's job. |
| 7 |
40 |
Voluntarily left Worker |
| 7 |
40 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 7 |
41 |
When dealing with an alien race, Jonathan Rutter botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 7 |
41 |
Jonathan Rutter inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 8 |
44 |
Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 8 |
44 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 8 |
46 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 |
48 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 9 |
49 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Jonathan Rutter into bankruptcy. Jonathan Rutter salvages what Jonathan Rutter can. |