| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 1 |
19 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated with honors. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 2 |
24 |
A sudden war destroys Sherri McDermot's trade routes and contacts, forcing Sherri McDermot to flee that region of space. |
| 2 |
24 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
30 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
| 4 |
30 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
34 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
34 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 5 |
38 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Sherri McDermot's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Sherri McDermot is blamed for the disaster. Sherri McDermot is court - martialled and discharged. |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
42 |
Amnesia. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
46 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 2 with the new title Warrior. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
50 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 8 |
50 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 9 |
50 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 9 |
50 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 9 |
54 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 9 |
54 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 10 |
54 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 10 |
58 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 10 |
58 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 11 |
58 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 11 |
58 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 11 |
58 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 11 |
61 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 11 |
61 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
| 11 |
61 |
The planetary government interferes with Sherri McDermot's research for political or religious reasons. Sherri McDermot continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 12 |
62 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 12 |
66 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Sherri McDermot from Sherri McDermot's work. |
| 12 |
66 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 13 |
66 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 13 |
69 |
A rival researcher blackens Sherri McDermot's name or steals Sherri McDermot's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 14 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 |
70 |
Retired at age 70. |
| 14 |
70 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 14 |
73 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 15 |
73 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 |
73 |
Retired. |
| 15 |
76 |
Find Ancient Technology. |
| 16 |
77 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 16 |
81 |
Gained a contact. |
| 17 |
81 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 17 |
85 |
Victim of a crime. |
| 18 |
85 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 18 |
88 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 19 |
89 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |