| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
21 |
Ben Steeves run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 2 |
24 |
Ben Steeves 's ship is damaged, and Ben Steeves have to hitch-hike Ben Steeves 's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 2 |
24 |
Gain 2 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 3 |
24 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
26 |
Injured. |
| 4 |
26 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
| 4 |
27 |
Ben Steeves learn something Ben Steeves should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Ben Steeves can profit from illegally. |
| 4 |
27 |
Gain a criminal contact. |
| 5 |
30 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 5 |
31 |
A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws Ben Steeves 's life into chaos, forcing Ben Steeves to leave the planet. |
| 5 |
34 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 1. |
| 6 |
34 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 6 |
35 |
Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 6 |
38 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 2 with the new title Technician. |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 7 |
42 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 8 |
42 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 8 |
45 |
Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 8 |
46 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 9 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 9 |
46 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 9 |
46 |
Switched to Scout (Courier) with previous rank. |
| 9 |
48 |
Ben Steeves survey an alien world. |
| 9 |
50 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 10 |
50 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 10 |
51 |
Ben Steeves 's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to bargain with them but fail and the ship is destroyed. |