| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
21 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
21 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
| 2 |
21 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
24 |
Winfield Gilbert run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
26 |
Attacked by enemies that Winfield Gilbert easily defeat. |
| 3 |
26 |
Gain Enemy if Winfield Gilbert don't already have one. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
31 |
Winfield Gilbert run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 5 |
31 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
32 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 5 |
35 |
Commissioned in Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Ensign. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 6 |
38 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
38 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
42 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Winfield Gilbert's Contacts or Allies betrays Winfield Gilbert, ending Winfield Gilbert's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 8 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
45 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 8 |
46 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 9 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
46 |
Retired at age 46. |