| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered a spacer community. |
| 1 |
22 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
| 2 |
25 |
Alec McKerras is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 3 |
28 |
One of Alec McKerras's pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings Alec McKerras into the criminal underworld. |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 4 |
30 |
Public opinion turns on Alec McKerras. |
| 5 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 5 |
30 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
30 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 5 |
31 |
Psychologically damaged by Alec McKerras's time in the scouts. |
| 6 |
31 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 6 |
35 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 6 |
35 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |