| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
| 1 |
22 |
Hollis Sanders is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
24 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
29 |
Amnesia. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
31 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
36 |
Hollis Sanders run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
37 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Hollis Sanders's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 6 |
37 |
A rival researcher blackens Hollis Sanders's name or steals Hollis Sanders's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 |
37 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 7 |
40 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 7 |
40 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 7 |
42 |
Study Engineer (M-drive) as a hobby. |
| 7 |
44 |
Graduated. |
| 8 |
44 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 8 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 8 |
46 |
A good deal ensures Hollis Sanders is living the high life for a few years. |
| 8 |
48 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 9 |
48 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 9 |
49 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 |
52 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 10 |
52 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 10 |
55 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Hollis Sanders's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 10 |
56 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 4. |