| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Army (Army Support) with the new title Private. |
| 1 |
19 |
Given a special assignment or duty in Palmer McNamara's unit. |
| 1 |
22 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Army (Army Support) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Army (Army Support). |
| 2 |
25 |
Palmer McNamara is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 3 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
27 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Palmer McNamara's Contacts or Allies betrays Palmer McNamara, ending Palmer McNamara's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Army Support (Army). |
| 4 |
27 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
29 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
35 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
38 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
41 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 7 |
43 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
45 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |