| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
25 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Rick Long's Contacts or Allies betrays Rick Long, ending Rick Long's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
| 3 |
25 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
27 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Support (Marine). |
| 4 |
27 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
31 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Rick Long's career. |
| 4 |
31 |
Commissioned in Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Ensign. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
| 5 |
31 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 5 |
32 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 6 |
38 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. |
| 7 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 7 |
38 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
41 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
41 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 8 |
41 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
44 |
Contact with Government. |