| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Army Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
19 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Houston Macks's Contacts or Allies betrays Houston Macks, ending Houston Macks's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
19 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
| 2 |
19 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
23 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
24 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
24 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
| 4 |
25 |
Given a special assignment or duty in Houston Macks's unit. |
| 4 |
28 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 |
28 |
Promoted to Army (Infantry) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 5 |
28 |
Continued as Army (Infantry). |
| 5 |
30 |
Sent to a very unpleasant region (jungle, swamp, desert, icecap, urban) to battle against guerrilla fighters and rebels. Discharged because of stress, injury or because the government wishes to bury the whole incident. |
| 5 |
30 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 6 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
| 6 |
30 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 6 |
30 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 6 |
33 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
35 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
38 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 8 |
38 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
| 8 |
41 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |