| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered a spacer community. |
| 1 |
22 |
Become leader in social movement. |
| 1 |
22 |
Gain an Ally and an Enemy. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
26 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
30 |
Randolph Thomas run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 4 |
31 |
Randolph Thomas befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 5 |
37 |
Refused to co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. Gain an Ally |
| 6 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 6 |
37 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
40 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Randolph Thomas's Contacts or Allies betrays Randolph Thomas, ending Randolph Thomas's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
40 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 7 |
44 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Randolph Thomas's scout ship. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 8 |
46 |
Psychologically damaged by Randolph Thomas's time in the scouts. |
| 9 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 9 |
46 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 9 |
46 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 9 |
47 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
47 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 10 |
48 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 10 |
51 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 11 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
51 |
Retired at age 51. |