| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Army Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Bernice Willis's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
24 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
29 |
Risk Bernice Willis's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
33 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 |
33 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 4 |
33 |
The planetary government interferes with Bernice Willis's research for political or religious reasons. Bernice Willis continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
36 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 6 |
38 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Entertainer (Artist). |
| 6 |
39 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Entertainer (Artist). |
| 7 |
45 |
Criticised a questionable political leader on Bernice Willis's homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Artist) rank 1. |
| 8 |
46 |
Voluntarily left Artist |
| 8 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 8 |
46 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
49 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
49 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 9 |
50 |
Made lifelong friends. Gain 2 Allies. |
| 9 |
53 |
Graduated with honors. |
| 10 |
53 |
Returned to Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 10 |
57 |
A good deal ensures Bernice Willis is living the high life for a few years. |
| 10 |
57 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 10 |
57 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
| 11 |
57 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 11 |
60 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 |
61 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 5 with the new title 1st Officer. |
| 12 |
61 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 12 |
64 |
A good deal ensures Bernice Willis is living the high life for a few years. |
| 12 |
65 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 6 with the new title Captain. |
| 13 |
65 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 13 |
66 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 13 |
69 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 7. |
| 14 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 |
69 |
Retired at age 69. |