| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 1 |
19 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 2 |
24 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
28 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
| 4 |
28 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
30 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 5 |
30 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
| 5 |
33 |
Bartholomew Obrien gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 5 |
34 |
Promoted to Citizen (Corporate) rank 1. |
| 6 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Corporate |
| 6 |
34 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
37 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
39 |
Bartholomew Obrien run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 |
39 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 8 |
42 |
Opponents of Bartholomew Obrien's belief system ambush Bartholomew Obrien. |
| 8 |
42 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
42 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 9 |
46 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 10 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
46 |
Retired at age 46. |
| 10 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 10 |
47 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Bartholomew Obrien's Contacts or Allies betrays Bartholomew Obrien, ending Bartholomew Obrien's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
47 |
Retired. |
| 11 |
48 |
Good fortune. |
| 12 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |