| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered the school of hard knocks. |
| 1 |
21 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
25 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Jerry Butler's Contacts or Allies betrays Jerry Butler, ending Jerry Butler's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
29 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 3. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
32 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 5 |
32 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
35 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |