| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
24 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
27 |
A sudden war destroys Dayton Blakely's trade routes and contacts, forcing Dayton Blakely to flee that region of space. |
| 3 |
27 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Agent (Intelligence). |
| 4 |
31 |
An investigation takes on a dangerous turn. |
| 4 |
31 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Agent (Intelligence) rank 1 with the new title Agent. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Agent (Intelligence). |
| 5 |
33 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Dayton Blakely's job. |
| 6 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 6 |
33 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
34 |
Scarred. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 7 |
34 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
36 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Dayton Blakely's Contacts or Allies betrays Dayton Blakely, ending Dayton Blakely's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 8 |
36 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 9 |
40 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 9 |
42 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 10 |
44 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
44 |
Retired at age 44. |