| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
23 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Alpha Payne's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 2 |
26 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
31 |
A good deal ensures Alpha Payne is living the high life for a few years. |
| 4 |
34 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
36 |
Make a breakthrough in Alpha Payne's field. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
41 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
44 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Alpha Payne stranded in the wilderness. |
| 8 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 8 |
44 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
47 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |