| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
19 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 2 |
19 |
Failed to qualify for Army Academy (Military Academy). |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
23 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
24 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
24 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 4 |
25 |
Norbert Read inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Support (Marine). |
| 5 |
25 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
28 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 6 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 6 |
28 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
30 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 |
32 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
34 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Norbert Read's Contacts or Allies betrays Norbert Read, ending Norbert Read's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
36 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 8 |
36 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
38 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was sent to prison. |
| 9 |
40 |
Became a Prisoner (Inmate). |
| 9 |
42 |
Vocational Training. |
| 10 |
44 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
44 |
Retired at age 44. |
| 10 |
44 |
Switched to Prisoner (Fixer) with previous rank. |
| 10 |
47 |
Accused of assaulting a prison guard. |
| 11 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
48 |
Continued as Prisoner (Fixer). |
| 11 |
52 |
A guard takes a dislike to Norbert Read. |
| 12 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |