| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 1 |
20 |
Vance McMillan learn something Vance McMillan should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Vance McMillan can profit from illegally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 2 |
25 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 2 with the new title Settler. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 3 |
29 |
Vance McMillan gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 3. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 4 |
33 |
Vance McMillan is rewarded for Vance McMillan's diligence or cunning. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 4 with the new title Explorer. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 5 |
37 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Vance McMillan Vance McMillan's job. |
| 6 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 6 |
37 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 6 |
37 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 6 |
38 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Vance McMillan's career. |
| 6 |
41 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 7 |
41 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
41 |
Switched to Navy (Flight) with previous rank. |
| 7 |
43 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. |
| 8 |
43 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 8 |
43 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
47 |
Nearly killed. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |