| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 2 |
20 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 2 |
20 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
21 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 3 |
21 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
| 3 |
21 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
25 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 3 |
25 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 4 |
25 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
28 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Melvin Burton's Contacts or Allies betrays Melvin Burton, ending Melvin Burton's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
28 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
30 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 6 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
34 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 6 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 7 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
38 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 8 |
40 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
42 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 8 |
44 |
Forced to muster out. |