| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
24 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
25 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ford Arthur's Contacts or Allies betrays Ford Arthur, ending Ford Arthur's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Infantry (Army). |
| 4 |
25 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
25 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
27 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 4 |
29 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 5 |
29 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 5 |
31 |
Ford Arthur is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 6 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
| 6 |
31 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
33 |
Find Ancient Technology. |
| 6 |
35 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 7 |
35 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
37 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 8 |
37 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 8 |
38 |
Ford Arthur retreat from the mundane world for a time in the hope of a revelation, although this affects
your work and relationships. |
| 9 |
41 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
41 |
Retired at age 41. |
| 9 |
41 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 9 |
44 |
A notable academic consults with Ford Arthur about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |