| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
19 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Norman Hoffman into bankruptcy. Norman Hoffman salvages what Norman Hoffman can. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
| 2 |
22 |
Assigned to an urbanised planet torn by war. |
| 2 |
23 |
Commissioned in Army (Cavalry) with the new title Lieutenant. |
| 2 |
23 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) officer rank 2 with the new title Captain. |
| 3 |
23 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Infantry (Army). |
| 3 |
23 |
Continued as Army (Cavalry). |
| 3 |
27 |
Norman Hoffman is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
| 4 |
29 |
Norman Hoffman learn something Norman Hoffman should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Norman Hoffman can profit from illegally. |
| 4 |
29 |
Gain a criminal contact. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Citizen (Corporate). |
| 5 |
34 |
Political upheaval strikes Norman Hoffman's homeworld, and Norman Hoffman is caught up in the revolution. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Citizen (Corporate). |
| 6 |
36 |
Norman Hoffman gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Citizen (Corporate) rank 1. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Citizen (Corporate). |
| 7 |
40 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
40 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 8 |
44 |
Norman Hoffman refuse to secretly provide religious rites for a dying leader or noble, because they do not share Norman Hoffman's faith. |
| 8 |
44 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
| 9 |
44 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
44 |
Retired at age 44. |