| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
| 1 |
22 |
Son Ornery is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
24 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Son Ornery's Contacts or Allies betrays Son Ornery, ending Son Ornery's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 3 |
24 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 3 |
28 |
Son Ornery have no idea what happened to Son Ornery – they found Son Ornery's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 4 |
32 |
Son Ornery learn something Son Ornery should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Son Ornery can profit from illegally. |
| 4 |
32 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
36 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Son Ornery out of business. |
| 6 |
36 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
37 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
37 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 7 |
41 |
Son Ornery faith is shaken. |
| 8 |
41 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
41 |
Retired at age 41. |