| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
21 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
23 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Courtney James's Contacts or Allies betrays Courtney James, ending Courtney James's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
27 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Courtney James's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
27 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Courtney James stranded in the wilderness. |
| 3 |
27 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
27 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
31 |
Courtney James join a gambling circle on board. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 5 |
31 |
Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 5 |
31 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Agent (Law Enforcement) with the new title Rookie. |
| 5 |
32 |
Go undercover to investigate an enemy. |
| 5 |
32 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Courtney James's Contacts or Allies betrays Courtney James, ending Courtney James's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Agent (Law Enforcement) rank 1 with the new title Corporal. |