| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 1 |
20 |
Warren Matson learn something Warren Matson should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Warren Matson can profit from illegally. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 2 |
23 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Warren Matson Warren Matson's job. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 3 |
25 |
Warren Matson's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 4 |
25 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
28 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Warren Matson's Contacts or Allies betrays Warren Matson, ending Warren Matson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 5 |
28 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
28 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
| 5 |
32 |
A mission goes wrong and Warren Matson is stranded behind enemy lines. Ejected from the service. |