| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 2 |
20 |
Entered University. |
| 2 |
23 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 |
24 |
Graduated. |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
25 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
29 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Otis Borthwell's Contacts or Allies betrays Otis Borthwell, ending Otis Borthwell's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
29 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
| 5 |
33 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 6 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 6 |
33 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
36 |
Otis Borthwell do not know what happened to Otis Borthwell. There is a gap in Otis Borthwell's memory. |
| 7 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 7 |
36 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 7 |
36 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 7 |
39 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Otis Borthwell's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 7 |
40 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 7 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 8 |
40 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |