| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Marine (Marine Support) with the new title Marine. |
| 1 |
19 |
A mission goes disastrously wrong due to Ed Hawkins's commander’s error or incompetence, but Ed Hawkins survive. |
| 1 |
19 |
Cover for the commander and gain an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Marine (Marine Support) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Marine Support |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 2 |
22 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Army (Army Support) with the new title Private. |
| 2 |
24 |
Ed Hawkins is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
28 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ed Hawkins's Contacts or Allies betrays Ed Hawkins, ending Ed Hawkins's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 4 |
30 |
When dealing with an alien race, Ed Hawkins botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 4 |
30 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
32 |
Voluntarily left Courier |
| 5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 5 |
32 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
36 |
Ed Hawkins run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 6 |
36 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
41 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
47 |
Contact with Government. |
| 8 |
48 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 2 with the new title Warrior. |