| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Agent (Law Enforcement) with the new title Rookie. |
| 1 |
21 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Billy Holmes's job. |
| 2 |
21 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
23 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Billy Holmes's Contacts or Allies betrays Billy Holmes, ending Billy Holmes's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
| 3 |
23 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
27 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 4 |
30 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 5 |
33 |
Refuse to abuse Billy Holmes's position for profit. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 3 with the new title Petty Officer, 2nd class. |
| 6 |
35 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 6 |
39 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 4 with the new title Petty Officer, 1st class. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 7 |
42 |
Severely injured. |
| 8 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 8 |
42 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
45 |
Billy Holmes run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |