| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
22 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
26 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Howard Howlett's Contacts or Allies betrays Howard Howlett, ending Howard Howlett's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
27 |
Abuse Howard Howlett's position for profit. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 4 |
33 |
Howard Howlett is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 5 |
33 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
36 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 |
36 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
36 |
The planetary government interferes with Howard Howlett's research for political or religious reasons. Howard Howlett continue working secretely. |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
41 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Howard Howlett's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 6 |
41 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 6 |
41 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
41 |
The planetary government interferes with Howard Howlett's research for political or religious reasons. Howard Howlett continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 6 |
41 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 6 |
41 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |