| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
19 |
Alpha Hicks is blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Alpha Hicks's guilt drives Alpha Hicks to excel. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
22 |
Alpha Hicks do not know what happened to Alpha Hicks. There is a gap in Alpha Hicks's memory. |
| 3 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 3 |
22 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
24 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Alpha Hicks's Contacts or Allies betrays Alpha Hicks, ending Alpha Hicks's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 4 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
29 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 4 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
| 5 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
31 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 5 |
34 |
Forced to muster out. |