| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 1 |
19 |
Hobson Bethune survey an alien world. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 2 |
24 |
Hobson Bethune have no idea what happened to Hobson Bethune – they found Hobson Bethune's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
31 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 5 |
31 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
| 5 |
34 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 6 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 6 |
34 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
36 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Hobson Bethune's Contacts or Allies betrays Hobson Bethune, ending Hobson Bethune's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
36 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 7 |
37 |
Opponents of Hobson Bethune's belief system ambush Hobson Bethune. |
| 7 |
37 |
Nearly killed. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
37 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
38 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 9 |
38 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
38 |
Retired at age 38. |
| 9 |
38 |
Retired. |
| 9 |
39 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 |
42 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
43 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 11 |
49 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 12 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |