| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
21 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Benton Heriot's Contacts or Allies betrays Benton Heriot, ending Benton Heriot's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
21 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 2 |
21 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 2 |
25 |
Benton Heriot spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 2 |
25 |
Gain a contact in an alien race. |
| 3 |
25 |
Voluntarily left Explorer |
| 3 |
25 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
28 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
33 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 5 |
33 |
Voluntarily left Barbarian |
| 5 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
| 5 |
33 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
34 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 6 |
34 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 6 |
35 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
35 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
37 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 8 |
39 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 8 |
40 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 9 |
43 |
Voluntarily left Mainstream Believer |
| 9 |
43 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 10 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
47 |
Retired at age 47. |
| 10 |
47 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 10 |
48 |
Nearly killed. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
48 |
Retired. |
| 11 |
49 |
Gained a contact. |
| 12 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |