| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
22 |
Armando Spencer run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
30 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
33 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
36 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
40 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Armando Spencer's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 6 |
40 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 6 |
40 |
The planetary government interferes with Armando Spencer's research for political or religious reasons. Armando Spencer continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 6 |
40 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
43 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Armando Spencer stranded in the wilderness. |
| 8 |
43 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
46 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 9 |
46 |
Became a Noble (Diplomat) with the new title Intern. |
| 9 |
47 |
Armando Spencer reign is acclaimed by all as being fair and wise – or in the case of a dilettante, Armando Spencer sponge off Armando Spencer's family’s wealth a while longer. Gain either a jealous relative or an unhappy subject as an Enemy. |
| 9 |
50 |
Promoted to Noble (Diplomat) rank 1 with the new title 3rd Secretary. |
| 10 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
50 |
Retired at age 50. |
| 10 |
50 |
Voluntarily left Diplomat |
| 10 |
50 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 10 |
52 |
Armando Spencer is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
| 10 |
54 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
| 11 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
54 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 11 |
56 |
A notable academic consults with Armando Spencer about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 11 |
58 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 2 with the new title Lay Preacher. |
| 12 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |