| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
22 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
| 2 |
22 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Marine (Marine Support) with the new title Marine. |
| 2 |
25 |
A mission goes wrong; Mike Jephcots and several others are captured and mistreated by the enemy. Gain Mike Jephcots's jailer as an Enemy. |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 3 |
26 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 4 |
30 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 5 |
30 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
32 |
Mike Jephcots run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 |
32 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 6 |
35 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 7 |
36 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 7 |
39 |
Opponents of Mike Jephcots's belief system ambush Mike Jephcots. |
| 7 |
39 |
Nearly killed. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
40 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
| 8 |
40 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
40 |
Retired at age 40. |