| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
22 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Alva Walla's Contacts or Allies betrays Alva Walla, ending Alva Walla's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
23 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 2 |
26 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
29 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 4 |
33 |
Gained a contact. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Trader. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 6 |
39 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Alva Walla into bankruptcy. Alva Walla salvages what Alva Walla can. |
| 7 |
39 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 7 |
43 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
43 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
45 |
Alva Walla run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 |
45 |
Switched to Scout (Surveyor) with previous rank. |
| 9 |
49 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 10 |
49 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 10 |
51 |
A notable academic consults with Alva Walla about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 10 |
53 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
| 11 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
53 |
Retired at age 53. |
| 11 |
53 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 11 |
55 |
Good fortune |
| 12 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |