| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
| 1 |
19 |
Joe Gardner is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
20 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 2 |
23 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
23 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
24 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
28 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Joe Gardner's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
28 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 |
28 |
The planetary government interferes with Joe Gardner's research for political or religious reasons. Joe Gardner continue working secretely. |
| 4 |
28 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
33 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 5 |
35 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 6 |
38 |
Joe Gardner inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 7 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 7 |
38 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
41 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 7 |
42 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |