| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
| 1 |
22 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Infantry (Army). |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
23 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Mike Shackley's Contacts or Allies betrays Mike Shackley, ending Mike Shackley's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 3 |
23 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 3. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
38 |
Scarred. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
38 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 7 |
39 |
Contacted by an underground psionic group. |
| 7 |
42 |
Graduated. |