| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
19 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
25 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Otis Howell's Contacts or Allies betrays Otis Howell, ending Otis Howell's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
| 3 |
27 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 4 |
29 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Army Support (Army). |
| 5 |
29 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
29 |
Became a Marine (Marine Support) with the new title Marine. |
| 5 |
32 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Otis Howell's career. |
| 5 |
33 |
Promoted to Marine (Marine Support) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 6 |
33 |
Continued as Marine (Marine Support). |
| 6 |
37 |
Good fortune |
| 6 |
37 |
Promoted to Marine (Marine Support) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
| 7 |
37 |
Continued as Marine (Marine Support). |
| 7 |
41 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 7 |
41 |
Promoted to Marine (Marine Support) rank 3 with the new title Lance Sergeant. |
| 8 |
41 |
Continued as Marine (Marine Support). |
| 8 |
42 |
Assigned to a black ops mission. |
| 8 |
45 |
Promoted to Marine (Marine Support) rank 4 with the new title Sergeant. |