| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
| 1 |
20 |
Eldridge McRoddon is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
| 2 |
21 |
Eldridge McRoddon is ordered to take part in a black ops mission that goes against Eldridge McRoddon's conscience. Gain the lone survivor as an Enemy. |
| 3 |
21 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
22 |
Make a breakthrough in Eldridge McRoddon's field. |
| 3 |
25 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
25 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
26 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 |
29 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
30 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Eldridge McRoddon's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 |
30 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 |
30 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
30 |
The planetary government interferes with Eldridge McRoddon's research for political or religious reasons. Eldridge McRoddon continue working secretely. |
| 5 |
30 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 6 |
33 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 6 |
33 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
34 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 7 |
37 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 7 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 7 |
37 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
41 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |