| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered Colonial Upbringing. |
| 1 |
21 |
Widely recognized. |
| 1 |
25 |
Failed as a colonist. |
| 2 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 2 |
25 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
28 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 3 |
29 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 3 |
32 |
When dealing with an alien race, Tommy Knight botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 3 |
32 |
Psychologically damaged by Tommy Knight's time in the scouts. |
| 4 |
33 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 4 |
37 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Tommy Knight's scout ship. |
| 5 |
37 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 5 |
38 |
Tommy Knight discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 5 |
41 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 6 |
41 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 6 |
44 |
Tommy Knight's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to bargain with them but fail and the ship is destroyed. |
| 6 |
45 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 2. |
| 7 |
45 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 7 |
46 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 |
49 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 8 |
49 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 8 |
50 |
A sudden war destroys Tommy Knight's trade routes and contacts, forcing Tommy Knight to flee that region of space. |
| 8 |
50 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 9 |
50 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 9 |
53 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Tommy Knight's Contacts or Allies betrays Tommy Knight, ending Tommy Knight's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 |
53 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 10 |
53 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 10 |
53 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 10 |
57 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 11 |
57 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 11 |
61 |
Risk Tommy Knight's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 11 |
61 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 12 |
61 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 12 |
65 |
A good deal ensures Tommy Knight is living the high life for a few years. |
| 13 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 |
65 |
Retired at age 65. |
| 13 |
65 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 13 |
66 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 14 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 |
69 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 14 |
73 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 15 |
73 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |