| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
| 1 |
22 |
Melba Withers learn something Melba Withers should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Melba Withers can profit from illegally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Gain a criminal contact. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 2 |
23 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Melba Withers Melba Withers's job. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
| 3 |
26 |
Assigned to an urbanised planet torn by war. |
| 4 |
27 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Army (Infantry). |
| 4 |
29 |
Sent to a very unpleasant region (jungle, swamp, desert, icecap, urban) to battle against guerrilla fighters and rebels. Discharged because of stress, injury or because the government wishes to bury the whole incident. |
| 4 |
29 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 5 |
29 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 5 |
30 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Melba Withers has become Melba Withers's superior. |
| 5 |
33 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
| 6 |
33 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
| 6 |
35 |
A notable academic consults with Melba Withers about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 6 |
37 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 2 with the new title Combat Leader. |
| 7 |
37 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
| 7 |
41 |
Melba Withers is chosen to represent Melba Withers's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
| 7 |
41 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 3 with the new title Force Commander. |