| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
21 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Nicholas Cole's Contacts or Allies betrays Nicholas Cole, ending Nicholas Cole's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
24 |
Nicholas Cole is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 3 |
24 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
| 3 |
26 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 3 |
28 |
Commissioned in Army (Infantry) with the new title Lieutenant. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Army (Infantry) officer rank 2 with the new title Captain. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Army (Infantry). |
| 4 |
32 |
Joined commanding officer is engaged in some illegal activity, such as weapon smuggling. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 |
32 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
35 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Nicholas Cole's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 6 |
37 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 7 |
41 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Nicholas Cole's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 8 |
44 |
Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 8 |
44 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
48 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 9 |
48 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 9 |
52 |
Nicholas Cole is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
| 9 |
52 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |