| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
A good deal ensures Earl Thompkins is living the high life for a few years. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
24 |
Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
29 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
32 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
38 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 5 |
38 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
39 |
Earl Thompkins do not know what happened to Earl Thompkins. There is a gap in Earl Thompkins's memory. |
| 7 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
| 7 |
39 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
40 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 8 |
40 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
| 8 |
42 |
Earl Thompkins's business expands, Earl Thompkins's corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 8 |
44 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 1. |