| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
22 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Baxter Roberts's Contacts or Allies betrays Baxter Roberts, ending Baxter Roberts's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
24 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 3 |
28 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
33 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 5 |
34 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
36 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
| 6 |
40 |
Works is especially well received and popular, making Baxter Roberts a minor celebrity |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
| 7 |
44 |
Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that improves Baxter Roberts's social standing. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
| 8 |
46 |
Works is especially well received and popular, making Baxter Roberts a minor celebrity |
| 8 |
48 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 1. |
| 9 |
48 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
| 9 |
50 |
Good fortune |
| 9 |
52 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 2. |
| 10 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |
| 10 |
52 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
| 10 |
56 |
Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that injures Baxter Roberts's social standing. |
| 10 |
56 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 11 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |