| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
21 |
A good deal ensures Vernie Carr is living the high life for a few years. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
26 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
28 |
Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
30 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
36 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
41 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 7 |
41 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 7 |
41 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
44 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 8 |
44 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 9 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
48 |
Retired at age 48. |
| 9 |
48 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 9 |
49 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
49 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 10 |
50 |
A notable academic consults with Vernie Carr about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 10 |
53 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
| 11 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |