| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 2 |
24 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 3 |
28 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Hortense West's actions. Hortense West actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
29 |
Hortense West run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 5 |
29 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
31 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 6 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 6 |
31 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
35 |
Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 7 |
35 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 7 |
37 |
Hortense West accepted an offer of inducements to betray Hortense West's faith. Gain 330,000 in cash. |
| 7 |
39 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
| 8 |
39 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
40 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
40 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
40 |
Retired at age 40. |
| 9 |
40 |
Retired. |
| 9 |
41 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 |
44 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
45 |
Good fortune. |
| 11 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |