| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
22 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
26 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
28 |
Gordon Hudson run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
| 4 |
29 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Army (Infantry). |
| 5 |
36 |
Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 5 |
36 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Army (Infantry) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Army (Infantry). |
| 6 |
40 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 7 |
40 |
Voluntarily left Infantry |
| 7 |
40 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 7 |
41 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
41 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
| 8 |
41 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 8 |
41 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 8 |
45 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 9 |
45 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 9 |
46 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 9 |
49 |
Forced to muster out. |