| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered the school of hard knocks. |
| 1 |
22 |
Suffered a deep tragedy. |
| 1 |
22 |
Failed in the school of hard knocks. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
23 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
| 3 |
23 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
27 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Vester Bollen's Contacts or Allies betrays Vester Bollen, ending Vester Bollen's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
| 4 |
27 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
| 4 |
29 |
Assigned to the security staff of a space station. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 5 |
33 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
| 6 |
35 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 6 |
39 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. |
| 7 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 7 |
39 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
41 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
41 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
| 8 |
41 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
45 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 9 |
45 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 9 |
49 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 9 |
49 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |