| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Support (Marine). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
19 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
24 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
25 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Delbert Hayes's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
25 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 4 |
28 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
28 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
32 |
Make a breakthrough in Delbert Hayes's field. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 5 |
32 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
36 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
38 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
43 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 8 |
44 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 8 |
44 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
| 8 |
45 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
45 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 9 |
45 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 9 |
48 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Delbert Hayes's Contacts or Allies betrays Delbert Hayes, ending Delbert Hayes's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 |
48 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 10 |
48 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 10 |
50 |
Attacked by enemies that Delbert Hayes easily defeat. |
| 10 |
50 |
Gain Enemy if Delbert Hayes don't already have one. |
| 10 |
52 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 10 |
52 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 11 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |
| 11 |
52 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 11 |
55 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 12 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
55 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 12 |
57 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 13 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 |
59 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 13 |
62 |
A notable academic consults with Delbert Hayes about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 14 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |