| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
| 1 |
22 |
Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 2 Contacts. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Performer |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
| 2 |
22 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
25 |
Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 2 |
26 |
Commissioned in Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Ensign. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 3 |
28 |
Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
30 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ben Wade's Contacts or Allies betrays Ben Wade, ending Ben Wade's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
30 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 6 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 6 |
38 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 7 |
39 |
A sudden war destroys Ben Wade's trade routes and contacts, forcing Ben Wade to flee that region of space. |
| 7 |
39 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 8 |
39 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
41 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 8 |
43 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |