| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
21 |
Son Matthews run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 2 |
25 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 |
25 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
25 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 3 |
26 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Son Matthews Son Matthews's job. |
| 4 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
| 4 |
26 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
26 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
27 |
Gained a contact. |
| 4 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 5 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
33 |
Good fortune |
| 5 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |