| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
| 1 |
19 |
Sent to a very unpleasant region (jungle, swamp, desert, icecap, urban) to battle against guerrilla fighters and rebels. Discharged because of stress, injury or because the government wishes to bury the whole incident. |
| 1 |
19 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 2 |
19 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
20 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Early Dods's Contacts or Allies betrays Early Dods, ending Early Dods's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
20 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
21 |
Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
24 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
28 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 4 |
28 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 5 |
28 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
30 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 6 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |