| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 1 |
20 |
An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding Gavin Hawdon far from home. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
22 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 3 |
22 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
24 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 4 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 4 |
24 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
26 |
Gavin Hawdon run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 5 |
26 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
26 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
28 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Gavin Hawdon's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 5 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 6 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
34 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 6 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 7 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
37 |
Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 8 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 9 |
42 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
42 |
Retired at age 42. |