| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
22 |
Injured. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
| 2 |
25 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Support (Marine). |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 3 |
29 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Barney Caldwell's career. |
| 3 |
30 |
Commissioned in Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Lieutenant. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) officer rank 2 with the new title Captain. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 4 |
34 |
Barney Caldwell is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
35 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
38 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 7 |
39 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
39 |
Retired at age 39. |
| 7 |
39 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 7 |
43 |
Win a prestigious prize for Barney Caldwell's work. |
| 8 |
43 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 8 |
46 |
Make a breakthrough in Barney Caldwell's field. |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |