| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
20 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Dale Shackley's Contacts or Allies betrays Dale Shackley, ending Dale Shackley's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
20 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
| 2 |
20 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
| 2 |
21 |
Assigned to the security staff of a space station. |
| 2 |
24 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 3 |
25 |
Trapped behind enemy lines. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 4 |
31 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 3 with the new title Lance Sergeant. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 5 |
34 |
Dale Shackley is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 6 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
| 6 |
34 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
35 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 7 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 7 |
35 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
39 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 8 |
39 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
40 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 |
43 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 2 with the new title Warrior. |