| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered Military Academy(Naval Academy) |
| 1 |
20 |
War breaks out, triggering a mandatory draft. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
24 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Axel Payne's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Axel Payne is blamed for the disaster. Axel Payne is court - martialled and discharged. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
28 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Axel Payne from Axel Payne's work. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
32 |
Win a prestigious prize for Axel Payne's work. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
33 |
Good fortune |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
40 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 4. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
43 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Axel Payne's conscience. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 5. |
| 8 |
44 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 8 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 8 |
44 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
48 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Axel Payne's Contacts or Allies betrays Axel Payne, ending Axel Payne's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
48 |
Retired at age 48. |