| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
21 |
Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 1 |
22 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
| 2 |
25 |
Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 2 Contacts. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
| 3 |
30 |
One of Fern Ford's pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings Fern Ford into the criminal underworld. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 2. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
| 4 |
34 |
Criticised a questionable political leader on Fern Ford's homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
34 |
Fern Ford is betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 3. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
| 5 |
35 |
Fern Ford is forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did Fern Ford get too close to? |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
39 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 6 |
39 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 6 |
39 |
Gain Enemy if Fern Ford don't already have one. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
42 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Fern Ford's Contacts or Allies betrays Fern Ford, ending Fern Ford's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
| 8 |
42 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 8 |
42 |
Became a Army (Army Support) with the new title Private. |
| 8 |
43 |
Given a special assignment or duty in Fern Ford's unit. |
| 8 |
46 |
Promoted to Army (Army Support) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 9 |
46 |
Continued as Army (Army Support). |
| 9 |
50 |
Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 9 |
50 |
Forced to continue current assignment |
| 9 |
50 |
Promoted to Army (Army Support) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
| 10 |
50 |
Continued as Army (Army Support). |
| 10 |
54 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 |
54 |
Promoted to Army (Army Support) rank 3 with the new title Lance Sergeant. |
| 11 |
54 |
Continued as Army (Army Support). |
| 11 |
57 |
Given a special assignment or duty in Fern Ford's unit. |
| 11 |
58 |
Forced to continue current assignment |
| 11 |
58 |
Promoted to Army (Army Support) rank 4 with the new title Sergeant. |
| 12 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
58 |
Retired at age 58. |
| 12 |
58 |
Continued as Army (Army Support). |
| 12 |
60 |
Assigned to an urbanised planet torn by war. |
| 12 |
62 |
Promoted to Army (Army Support) rank 5 with the new title Gunnery Sergeant. |
| 13 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 |
62 |
Continued as Army (Army Support). |
| 13 |
63 |
Gained a contact. |
| 13 |
66 |
Promoted to Army (Army Support) rank 6 with the new title Sergeant Major. |
| 14 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 |
66 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 14 |
66 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
| 14 |
66 |
Continued as Army (Army Support). |
| 14 |
68 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 |
70 |
Promoted to Army (Army Support) rank 7. |
| 15 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 |
70 |
Continued as Army (Army Support). |
| 15 |
73 |
Gained a contact. |
| 15 |
74 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 16 |
74 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |