| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
19 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Ben Hays's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
26 |
Ben Hays run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
28 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
32 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
35 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 6 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
37 |
Ben Hays run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |