| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 1 |
22 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Furman Roberts's scout ship. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 2 |
24 |
When dealing with an alien race, Furman Roberts have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 3 |
29 |
When dealing with an alien race, Furman Roberts botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 3 |
29 |
Furman Roberts have no idea what happened to Furman Roberts – they found Furman Roberts's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 |
30 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
34 |
Furman Roberts is blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Furman Roberts's guilt drives Furman Roberts to excel. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
36 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
37 |
Gained a contact. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
43 |
Furman Roberts's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 8 |
43 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 8 |
44 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Furman Roberts has become Furman Roberts's superior. |
| 9 |
47 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 9 |
51 |
Furman Roberts is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
| 9 |
51 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 10 |
51 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 10 |
55 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Furman Roberts's Contacts or Allies betrays Furman Roberts, ending Furman Roberts's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
55 |
Retired at age 55. |