| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Spacer Community. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 2 |
22 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
26 |
Gained a contact. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
30 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Erwin Burton's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
32 |
A good deal ensures Erwin Burton is living the high life for a few years. |
| 4 |
34 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
37 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 6 |
37 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
41 |
Erwin Burton run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 |
41 |
Switched to Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 7 |
42 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 7 |
45 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 8 |
45 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 8 |
49 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Erwin Burton into bankruptcy. Erwin Burton salvages what Erwin Burton can. |
| 9 |
49 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 9 |
51 |
Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 9 |
51 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 9 |
53 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |