| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
20 |
A sudden war destroys Sherman Mcarthy's trade routes and contacts, forcing Sherman Mcarthy to flee that region of space. |
| 1 |
20 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 2 |
20 |
Failed to qualify for Army Support (Army). |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
22 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 3 |
22 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 3 |
24 |
Study Flyer (Wing) as a hobby. |
| 3 |
25 |
Dropped out of the merchant academy. |
| 4 |
25 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
27 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
29 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
32 |
Sherman Mcarthy do not know what happened to Sherman Mcarthy. There is a gap in Sherman Mcarthy's memory. |
| 6 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 6 |
32 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 6 |
32 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 6 |
35 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 6 |
36 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 6 |
36 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 7 |
36 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 7 |
38 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Sherman Mcarthy's career. |
| 7 |
40 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 8 |
40 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 8 |
44 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 9 |
44 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 9 |
46 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 |
48 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 3 with the new title Petty Officer, 2nd class. |
| 10 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
48 |
Retired at age 48. |