| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 1 |
21 |
Gained a contact. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 2 |
24 |
Brad Raby is rewarded for Brad Raby's diligence or cunning. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 2 with the new title Settler. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 3 |
30 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Brad Raby Brad Raby's job. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
34 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 4 |
34 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 5 |
36 |
Brad Raby is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 6 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
39 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Brad Raby's Contacts or Allies betrays Brad Raby, ending Brad Raby's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
43 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 8 |
43 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 8 |
43 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 8 |
43 |
Returned to Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 8 |
46 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Brad Raby's career. |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |