| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Spacer Community. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
22 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Jess Williamson's Contacts or Allies betrays Jess Williamson, ending Jess Williamson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 2 |
25 |
Jess Williamson gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 3 |
28 |
Jess Williamson learn something Jess Williamson should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Jess Williamson can profit from illegally. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 2 with the new title Settler. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 4 |
31 |
A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws Jess Williamson's life into chaos, forcing Jess Williamson to leave the planet. |
| 5 |
31 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
35 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Jess Williamson's Contacts or Allies betrays Jess Williamson, ending Jess Williamson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
38 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Jess Williamson's Contacts or Allies betrays Jess Williamson, ending Jess Williamson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
38 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 7 |
41 |
Jess Williamson have no idea what happened to Jess Williamson – they found Jess Williamson's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 8 |
41 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 8 |
41 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
42 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 9 |
45 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 9 |
49 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
49 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 10 |
49 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 10 |
53 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
53 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 11 |
54 |
A notable academic consults with Jess Williamson about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 11 |
57 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 11 |
57 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
| 12 |
57 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
| 12 |
59 |
Jess Williamson refuse to secretly provide religious rites for a dying leader or noble, because they do not share Jess Williamson's faith. |
| 12 |
61 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 2 with the new title Team Leader. |
| 13 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 |
61 |
Retired at age 61. |
| 13 |
61 |
Voluntarily left Missionary/Humanitarian |
| 13 |
61 |
Retired. |
| 13 |
62 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 14 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |