| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
| 1 |
22 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 2 |
24 |
Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
26 |
Win a prestigious prize for Guy Hand's work. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
30 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
36 |
A rival researcher blackens Guy Hand's name or steals Guy Hand's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
38 |
Gained a contact. |
| 6 |
40 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 7 |
40 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 7 |
41 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Guy Hand's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 7 |
44 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 8 |
48 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 8 |
48 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |