| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 1 |
20 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 2 |
25 |
Brett Thorebourne learn something Brett Thorebourne should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Brett Thorebourne can profit from illegally. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 2 with the new title Settler. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 3 |
30 |
Gained a contact. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 3. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 4 |
34 |
A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws Brett Thorebourne's life into chaos, forcing Brett Thorebourne to leave the planet. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 5 |
34 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Marine (Marine Support) with the new title Marine. |
| 5 |
36 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Marine (Marine Support) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Marine (Marine Support). |
| 6 |
41 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 7 |
42 |
Voluntarily left Marine Support |
| 7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
43 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Brett Thorebourne's Contacts or Allies betrays Brett Thorebourne, ending Brett Thorebourne's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
43 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
44 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 9 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 9 |
44 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 9 |
47 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 9 |
48 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |