| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
Good fortune |
| 1 |
22 |
Commissioned in Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Ensign. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 2 |
23 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
26 |
Severely injured. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
26 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 4 |
29 |
Criticised a questionable political leader on Joe Marshall's homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
30 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |
| 5 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Journalist |
| 5 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
| 5 |
30 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
31 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Joe Marshall's Contacts or Allies betrays Joe Marshall, ending Joe Marshall's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 6 |
31 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
34 |
Drafted into Cavalry |
| 6 |
35 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 7 |
35 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
| 7 |
39 |
Given a special assignment or duty in Joe Marshall's unit. |
| 7 |
39 |
Commissioned in Army (Cavalry) with the new title Lieutenant. |
| 7 |
39 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) officer rank 2 with the new title Captain. |
| 8 |
39 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 8 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Infantry (Army). |
| 8 |
39 |
Continued as Army (Cavalry). |
| 8 |
42 |
Assigned to a planet with a hostile or wild environment. |
| 8 |
43 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) officer rank 3 with the new title Major. |
| 9 |
43 |
Continued as Army (Cavalry). |
| 9 |
47 |
Unit is slaughtered in a disastrous battle, for which Joe Marshall blame Joe Marshall's commander. Gain commander as Enemy. |
| 10 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
47 |
Retired at age 47. |