| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
24 |
A sudden war destroys Hardy Ford's trade routes and contacts, forcing Hardy Ford to flee that region of space. |
| 2 |
24 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
26 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Hardy Ford's Contacts or Allies betrays Hardy Ford, ending Hardy Ford's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Infantry (Army). |
| 4 |
26 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
28 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 5 |
28 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 5 |
29 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Hardy Ford's scout ship. |
| 6 |
32 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 6 |
35 |
Hardy Ford survey an alien world. |
| 7 |
36 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
36 |
Switched to Scout (Surveyor) with previous rank. |
| 7 |
38 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
38 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
41 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 8 |
42 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 9 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 9 |
44 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 10 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 10 |
44 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 10 |
48 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 22,500 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
48 |
Retired at age 48. |