| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 1 |
20 |
Ed Paterson inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
24 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 3 |
24 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
28 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ed Paterson's Contacts or Allies betrays Ed Paterson, ending Ed Paterson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 4 |
28 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
31 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
39 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
43 |
Drafted into Law Enforcement |
| 7 |
44 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
48 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 9 |
48 |
Switched to Scout (Surveyor) with previous rank. |
| 9 |
52 |
Severely injured. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |
| 10 |
52 |
Retired. |
| 10 |
56 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |