| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
19 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
30 |
Tomas Robson run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 4 |
31 |
Good fortune |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
38 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Tomas Robson's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 6 |
40 |
Good fortune |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 7 |
45 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Trader. |
| 8 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
46 |
Retired at age 46. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 8 |
49 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 9 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
49 |
Retired. |
| 9 |
51 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |