| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
Refuse to abuse Michael Carpenter's position for profit. |
| 1 |
22 |
Commissioned in Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Ensign. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 2 |
23 |
Michael Carpenter is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 3 |
27 |
Opponents of Michael Carpenter's belief system ambush Michael Carpenter. |
| 3 |
27 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
31 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Michael Carpenter's Contacts or Allies betrays Michael Carpenter, ending Michael Carpenter's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 5 |
31 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Marine (Marine Support) with the new title Marine. |
| 5 |
33 |
Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 5 |
33 |
Injured |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Marine (Marine Support). |
| 6 |
36 |
Trapped behind enemy lines. |
| 7 |
39 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
39 |
Retired at age 39. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Marine (Marine Support). |
| 7 |
41 |
Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Marine (Marine Support) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 8 |
43 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
43 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 8 |
43 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Marine (Marine Support). |
| 8 |
47 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. |
| 9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |