| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
| 1 |
20 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Citizen (Corporate) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Citizen (Corporate). |
| 2 |
26 |
Political upheaval strikes Gene Shackley's homeworld, and Gene Shackley is caught up in the revolution. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Citizen (Corporate) rank 2 with the new title Manager. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Citizen (Corporate). |
| 3 |
29 |
Gene Shackley's business expands, Gene Shackley's corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Citizen (Corporate). |
| 4 |
32 |
Gene Shackley learn something Gene Shackley should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Gene Shackley can profit from illegally. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Citizen (Corporate) rank 3. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Citizen (Corporate). |
| 5 |
36 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Gene Shackley Gene Shackley's job. |
| 6 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
40 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 6 |
40 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 6 |
40 |
Gain Enemy if Gene Shackley don't already have one. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
| 8 |
44 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
44 |
Retired at age 44. |