| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
19 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Spurgeon Matthews's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Rogue (Pirate) with the new title Lackey. |
| 3 |
30 |
Gained a contact. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Rogue (Pirate). |
| 4 |
34 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Spurgeon Matthews's Contacts or Allies betrays Spurgeon Matthews, ending Spurgeon Matthews's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 5 |
38 |
Spurgeon Matthews's scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster. Gain a Contact. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 6 |
40 |
Spurgeon Matthews inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 7 |
40 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
42 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was sent to prison. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 8 |
44 |
Became a Prisoner (Fixer). |
| 8 |
45 |
Vocational Training. |
| 8 |
48 |
Promoted to Prisoner (Fixer) rank 1. |
| 9 |
48 |
Switched to Prisoner (Thug) with previous rank. |
| 9 |
51 |
Attacked by another prisoner. |
| 9 |
51 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |