| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 1 |
21 |
Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 2 |
26 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Robert Carson Robert Carson's job. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 3 |
29 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 4 |
29 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
29 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
| 4 |
33 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 5 |
33 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
36 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Robert Carson's Contacts or Allies betrays Robert Carson, ending Robert Carson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
41 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
43 |
Robert Carson run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 |
43 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
43 |
Retired at age 43. |
| 8 |
43 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 8 |
46 |
Accused of a crime |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
| 9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
47 |
Became a Prisoner (Thug). |
| 9 |
48 |
Disgraced. Word of Robert Carson's criminal past reaches Robert Carson's homeworld. |
| 10 |
51 |
Switched to Prisoner (Inmate) with previous rank. |
| 10 |
53 |
Nearly killed. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |