| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
| 1 |
21 |
Assigned to the security staff of a space station. |
| 1 |
22 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Marine (Ground Assault) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Switched to Marine (Marine Support) with previous rank. |
| 2 |
26 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Marine (Marine Support) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Marine Support |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
31 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
32 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Jones Burke's Contacts or Allies betrays Jones Burke, ending Jones Burke's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 6 |
32 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
36 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
39 |
Jones Burke run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 |
39 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 8 |
41 |
Contacted by an underground psionic group. |
| 8 |
43 |
Graduated. |
| 9 |
43 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 9 |
43 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 9 |
44 |
Risk Jones Burke's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 9 |
47 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |