| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 1 |
20 |
Criticised a questionable political leader on Wilford Cochran's homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Journalist |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
26 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Wilford Cochran's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 2 |
26 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
26 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
28 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Wilford Cochran stranded in the wilderness. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
30 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
34 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
39 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Wilford Cochran's Contacts or Allies betrays Wilford Cochran, ending Wilford Cochran's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 7 |
39 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
42 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
46 |
Wilford Cochran run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 |
46 |
Returned to Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 9 |
50 |
A rival researcher blackens Wilford Cochran's name or steals Wilford Cochran's research. Gain a Rival. |