| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
26 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
27 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
33 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
36 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 |
36 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 5 |
36 |
The planetary government interferes with Shane Fergusson's research for political or religious reasons. Shane Fergusson continue working secretely. |
| 6 |
38 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 6 |
40 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Shane Fergusson out of business. |
| 7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 7 |
40 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
41 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 7 |
44 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 8 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 8 |
44 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
47 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
47 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 9 |
49 |
Shane Fergusson is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
| 10 |
51 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 10 |
53 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 11 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
55 |
Retired at age 55. |