| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
Eldridge Beale's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
23 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Eldridge Beale's Contacts or Allies betrays Eldridge Beale, ending Eldridge Beale's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 3 |
23 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
27 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 4 |
27 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
29 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Eldridge Beale's Contacts or Allies betrays Eldridge Beale, ending Eldridge Beale's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 5 |
29 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
29 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
| 5 |
33 |
Assigned to a black ops mission. |
| 5 |
33 |
Commissioned in Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Lieutenant. |
| 5 |
33 |
Promoted to Marine (Ground Assault) officer rank 2 with the new title Captain. |
| 6 |
33 |
Continued as Marine (Ground Assault). |
| 6 |
35 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 6 |
37 |
Promoted to Marine (Ground Assault) officer rank 3 with the new title Force Commander. |
| 7 |
37 |
Continued as Marine (Ground Assault). |
| 7 |
39 |
Eldridge Beale is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 8 |
39 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
42 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 9 |
42 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
42 |
Retired at age 42. |
| 9 |
42 |
Retired. |
| 9 |
44 |
Good fortune. |
| 10 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |