| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
21 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 2 |
25 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Army Support (Army). |
| 3 |
25 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
27 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 3 |
27 |
Gain a contact. |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 4 |
32 |
Josie Roan is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 5 |
32 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
36 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 6 |
38 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 7 |
44 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Josie Roan Josie Roan's job. |