| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Army Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 2 |
25 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 3 |
27 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Ernie Pearson's actions. Ernie Pearson actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
| 4 |
31 |
Criticised a questionable political leader on Ernie Pearson's homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
31 |
Ernie Pearson is betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
| 5 |
34 |
Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 1. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
| 6 |
38 |
Expose or are involved in a scandal of some sort. |
| 7 |
38 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
39 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 8 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
46 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 9 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 9 |
50 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ernie Pearson's Contacts or Allies betrays Ernie Pearson, ending Ernie Pearson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |