| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 1 |
19 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated with honors. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 2 |
24 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Tim Matson's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 3 |
28 |
Opponents of Tim Matson's belief system ambush Tim Matson. |
| 3 |
28 |
Injured. |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
29 |
Tim Matson is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 5 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
| 5 |
29 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
31 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 6 |
33 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
37 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
37 |
Switched to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 7 |
41 |
Tim Matson is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
| 7 |
41 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |