| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 1 |
19 |
Palmer Hopkins accepted an offer of inducements to betray Palmer Hopkins's faith. Gain 100,000 in cash. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
| 2 |
22 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
| 2 |
24 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 |
26 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 3 |
27 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Support (Marine). |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 4 |
34 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
36 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Palmer Hopkins's Contacts or Allies betrays Palmer Hopkins, ending Palmer Hopkins's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
40 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
43 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
43 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 8 |
46 |
Spent the college years partying. |
| 8 |
47 |
Graduated with honors. |