| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 1 |
21 |
Political upheaval strikes August Williams's homeworld, and August Williams is caught up in the revolution. |
| 1 |
22 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 2 |
23 |
August Williams gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Colonist |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
28 |
August Williams's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 4 |
28 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
28 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
30 |
Make an unexpected connection outside August Williams's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
33 |
Make an unexpected connection outside August Williams's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 6 |
36 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 6 |
37 |
August Williams accepted an offer of inducements to betray August Williams's faith. Gain 300,000 in cash. |
| 7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 7 |
40 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
43 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |