| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
22 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
24 |
Gained a contact. |
| 2 |
26 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 3 |
27 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 4 |
34 |
Good fortune |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 5 |
34 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
40 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Ezra Jacobs into bankruptcy. Ezra Jacobs salvages what Ezra Jacobs can. |
| 7 |
40 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
42 |
Ezra Jacobs run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 |
42 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 8 |
43 |
A rival researcher blackens Ezra Jacobs's name or steals Ezra Jacobs's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 9 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
46 |
Retired at age 46. |