| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
| 1 |
19 |
Bill Ortiz is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
22 |
Severely injured. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
22 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
23 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
| 4 |
23 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 4 |
26 |
When dealing with an alien race, Bill Ortiz botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 4 |
26 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
27 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 5 |
31 |
Bill Ortiz's scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster but Bill Ortiz fail to help. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
31 |
Psychologically damaged by Bill Ortiz's time in the scouts. |
| 5 |
31 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 6 |
31 |
Voluntarily left Courier |
| 6 |
31 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
32 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Bill Ortiz's Contacts or Allies betrays Bill Ortiz, ending Bill Ortiz's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
32 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 7 |
33 |
A notable academic consults with Bill Ortiz about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 7 |
36 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
| 8 |
36 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 8 |
38 |
Bill Ortiz accepted an offer of inducements to betray Bill Ortiz's faith. Gain 240,000 in cash. |