| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
19 |
Dallas Abberton run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 2 |
22 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Dallas Abberton's scout ship. |
| 3 |
23 |
Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
| 3 |
23 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
26 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Dallas Abberton's Contacts or Allies betrays Dallas Abberton, ending Dallas Abberton's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
26 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
| 4 |
27 |
Dallas Abberton learn something Dallas Abberton should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Dallas Abberton can profit from illegally. |
| 4 |
30 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 1. |
| 5 |
30 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 5 |
33 |
Dallas Abberton befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 5 |
34 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 2 with the new title Technician. |
| 6 |
34 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 6 |
37 |
Dallas Abberton gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 6 |
38 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 3. |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 7 |
42 |
Dallas Abberton is rewarded for Dallas Abberton's diligence or cunning. |
| 7 |
42 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 4 with the new title Craftsman. |
| 8 |
42 |
Voluntarily left Worker |
| 8 |
42 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 8 |
45 |
Good fortune |
| 8 |
46 |
Graduated. |
| 9 |
46 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 9 |
46 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 9 |
48 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 9 |
50 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 10 |
50 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 10 |
53 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 10 |
54 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 11 |
54 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 11 |
55 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 11 |
58 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 4. |
| 12 |
58 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
| 12 |
58 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 12 |
58 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 12 |
58 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 12 |
61 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 12 |
62 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 13 |
62 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 13 |
62 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 13 |
63 |
Dallas Abberton is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
| 14 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 |
66 |
Retired at age 66. |