| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
20 |
Good fortune |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
24 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
30 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Army Support (Army). |
| 4 |
30 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
32 |
Find Ancient Technology. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
37 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Lionel Baker's Contacts or Allies betrays Lionel Baker, ending Lionel Baker's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 6 |
37 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 6 |
37 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 6 |
40 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 7 |
41 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
45 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 8 |
45 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
49 |
Lionel Baker's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 9 |
49 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 9 |
49 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 9 |
53 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 10 |
53 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 10 |
54 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
57 |
Retired at age 57. |