| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
23 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Clayton Lord's Contacts or Allies betrays Clayton Lord, ending Clayton Lord's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
24 |
A sudden war destroys Clayton Lord's trade routes and contacts, forcing Clayton Lord to flee that region of space. |
| 3 |
24 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 4 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
| 4 |
24 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
26 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was injured. |
| 4 |
26 |
Severely injured. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
28 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 5 |
28 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
32 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
34 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 6 |
36 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 2 with the new title Warrior. |
| 7 |
36 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
39 |
Find Ancient Technology. |
| 7 |
40 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 3. |
| 8 |
40 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
44 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 9 |
44 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 9 |
46 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 9 |
48 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 10 |
48 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 10 |
50 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Clayton Lord's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 10 |
50 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 10 |
50 |
The planetary government interferes with Clayton Lord's research for political or religious reasons. Clayton Lord continue working secretely. |
| 10 |
50 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 10 |
52 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |