| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
| 1 |
22 |
Refused to co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. Gain an Ally |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
| 2 |
25 |
A mission goes wrong; Benjaman Cole and several others are captured and mistreated by the enemy. Gain Benjaman Cole's jailer as an Enemy. |
| 3 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 3 |
25 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
| 3 |
27 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
29 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 5 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 5 |
29 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
31 |
Benjaman Cole run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 |
31 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 6 |
34 |
Contacted by an underground psionic group. |
| 6 |
35 |
Graduated. |
| 7 |
35 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 7 |
35 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 7 |
36 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Benjaman Cole's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 7 |
39 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 8 |
39 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 8 |
41 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 9 |
43 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
43 |
Retired at age 43. |