| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
19 |
Good fortune |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
26 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
| 3 |
30 |
Newton Armstrong learn something Newton Armstrong should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Newton Armstrong can profit from illegally. |
| 3 |
30 |
Gain a criminal contact. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Citizen (Corporate) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Citizen (Corporate). |
| 4 |
34 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Citizen (Corporate) rank 2 with the new title Manager. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Citizen (Corporate). |
| 5 |
38 |
Political upheaval strikes Newton Armstrong's homeworld, and Newton Armstrong is caught up in the revolution. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Citizen (Corporate) rank 3. |