| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Ossie Ames's ship is damaged, and Ossie Ames have to hitch-hike Ossie Ames's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 1 |
20 |
Gain 5 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
23 |
Ossie Ames is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 2 |
24 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 3 |
27 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 4 |
28 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 4 |
31 |
Injured. Fully recovered. |
| 5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
| 5 |
31 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
| 5 |
33 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 6 |
35 |
Voluntarily left Star Marine |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
39 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
40 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ossie Ames's Contacts or Allies betrays Ossie Ames, ending Ossie Ames's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
40 |
Became a Entertainer (Artist). |
| 8 |
43 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |