| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
23 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
27 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Wheeler Costigan into bankruptcy. Wheeler Costigan salvages what Wheeler Costigan can. |
| 4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 4 |
27 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
| 4 |
28 |
Find Ancient Technology. |
| 4 |
31 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 5 |
32 |
A mission goes wrong and Wheeler Costigan is stranded behind enemy lines. Ejected from the service. |
| 6 |
32 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
36 |
Win a prestigious prize for Wheeler Costigan's work. |
| 6 |
36 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 7 |
36 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 7 |
36 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 7 |
37 |
Wheeler Costigan is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
| 7 |
40 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
| 8 |
40 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
| 8 |
42 |
Opponents of Wheeler Costigan's belief system ambush Wheeler Costigan. |
| 8 |
42 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |