| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 1 |
22 |
Talmage Richey's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to run but caught and ship is destroyed. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
25 |
Talmage Richey run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
| 3 |
29 |
Talmage Richey's business expands, Talmage Richey's corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 1. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 4 |
31 |
Talmage Richey learn something Talmage Richey should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Talmage Richey can profit from illegally. |
| 4 |
31 |
Gain a criminal contact. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 5 |
37 |
A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws Talmage Richey's life into chaos, forcing Talmage Richey to leave the planet. |
| 6 |
37 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
38 |
Talmage Richey's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Talmage Richey start again from scratch. |
| 7 |
41 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
43 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 7 |
43 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
43 |
The planetary government interferes with Talmage Richey's research for political or religious reasons. Talmage Richey continue working secretely. |
| 8 |
45 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 8 |
47 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Talmage Richey stranded in the wilderness. |
| 9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
47 |
Retired at age 47. |
| 9 |
47 |
Retired. |
| 9 |
48 |
Good fortune. |
| 10 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
55 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |