| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 1 |
20 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 2 |
24 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 4 |
33 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
37 |
Contact with Government. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
42 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
43 |
Erik Nichols do not know what happened to Erik Nichols. There is a gap in Erik Nichols's memory. |
| 8 |
43 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 8 |
43 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
47 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 9 |
47 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 9 |
51 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 10 |
51 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 10 |
52 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Erik Nichols's Contacts or Allies betrays Erik Nichols, ending Erik Nichols's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 |
52 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 11 |
52 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 11 |
56 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 12 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
56 |
Retired at age 56. |