| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
20 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Ferd Bennett from Ferd Bennett's work. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
24 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Ferd Bennett stranded in the wilderness. |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Support (Marine). |
| 3 |
24 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
| 3 |
28 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
32 |
Gained a contact. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
36 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
39 |
Drafted into Marine Support |
| 7 |
40 |
Became a Marine (Marine Support) with the new title Marine. |
| 7 |
41 |
Display heroism in battle. |
| 7 |
44 |
Commissioned in Marine (Marine Support) with the new title Lieutenant. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Marine (Marine Support) officer rank 2 with the new title Captain. |
| 8 |
44 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 8 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Marine (Marine Support). |
| 8 |
48 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 8 |
48 |
Promoted to Marine (Marine Support) officer rank 3 with the new title Force Commander. |