| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 1 |
22 |
Rolla Bowman's ship is damaged, and Rolla Bowman have to hitch-hike Rolla Bowman's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 1 |
22 |
Gain 2 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 2 |
26 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Rogue (Thief). |
| 3 |
27 |
Amnesia. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Rogue (Thief) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Rogue (Thief). |
| 4 |
34 |
Arrested and charged. |
| 4 |
34 |
Failed to defend self. Gain an Enemy and go to prison. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Rogue (Thief) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Prisoner (Thug). |
| 5 |
36 |
Rolla Bowman gain a new Rival among the inmates or guards. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Prisoner (Thug) rank 1. |
| 5 |
38 |
Paroled from prison. |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
40 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Rolla Bowman's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 6 |
40 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Rolla Bowman, forcing Rolla Bowman to leave Rolla Bowman's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 |
40 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
40 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
43 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Rolla Bowman's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 7 |
43 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 8 |
46 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 8 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
50 |
Good fortune |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 9 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
50 |
Retired at age 50. |