| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
20 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
20 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 2 |
20 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 2 |
24 |
Clayton Shelton have no idea what happened to Clayton Shelton – they found Clayton Shelton's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 3 |
24 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
26 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
29 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 4 |
29 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
29 |
Gain Enemy if Clayton Shelton don't already have one. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
34 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 6 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
37 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 6 |
38 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
| 7 |
38 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 7 |
40 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 |
42 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 8 |
42 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 8 |
44 |
Clayton Shelton is rewarded for Clayton Shelton's diligence or cunning. |
| 8 |
46 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 2 with the new title Settler. |
| 9 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
46 |
Retired at age 46. |
| 9 |
46 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 9 |
47 |
Clayton Shelton's business expands, Clayton Shelton's corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 9 |
50 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 3. |