| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
21 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
| 2 |
24 |
Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 2 |
24 |
Scarred. |
| 3 |
25 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
25 |
Switched to Army (Cavalry) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
28 |
Nearly killed. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 4 |
28 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
29 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Billy Ford's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Billy Ford is blamed for the disaster. Billy Ford is court - martialled and discharged. |
| 5 |
29 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
32 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 5 |
33 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 6 |
33 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 6 |
37 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 |
37 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 7 |
37 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 7 |
40 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Billy Ford into bankruptcy. Billy Ford salvages what Billy Ford can. |
| 8 |
40 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 8 |
42 |
Become leader in social movement. |
| 8 |
42 |
Gain an Ally and an Enemy. |
| 8 |
44 |
Graduated. |
| 9 |
44 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 9 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 9 |
47 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 10 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
48 |
Retired at age 48. |