| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
| 1 |
22 |
Assigned to an urbanised planet torn by war. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Army (Infantry). |
| 2 |
24 |
Given a special assignment or duty in Thomas Bowditch's unit. |
| 2 |
26 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
33 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
36 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Thomas Bowditch into bankruptcy. Thomas Bowditch salvages what Thomas Bowditch can. |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
38 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 7 |
38 |
Switched to Merchant (Broker). |
| 7 |
42 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 8 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 8 |
43 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 |
46 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |