| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
22 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Tom Bain into bankruptcy. Tom Bain salvages what Tom Bain can. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
26 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Tom Bain out of business. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 3 |
28 |
Tom Bain gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 4 |
34 |
Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 5 |
35 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
38 |
Switched to Scout (Explorer) with previous rank. |
| 6 |
40 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Tom Bain's scout ship. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 7 |
45 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Tom Bain's scout ship. |
| 8 |
46 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 8 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 8 |
48 |
Tom Bain have no idea what happened to Tom Bain – they found Tom Bain's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 9 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
48 |
Retired at age 48. |
| 9 |
48 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 9 |
51 |
Good fortune |
| 9 |
52 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
| 10 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |