| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered University. |
| 1 |
22 |
Spent the college years partying. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 |
23 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 |
26 |
Forced to continue current assignment |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 3 |
28 |
Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 4 |
31 |
A mission goes wrong; Ted Barry and several others are captured and mistreated by the enemy. Gain Ted Barry's jailer as an Enemy. |
| 5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
| 5 |
31 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
34 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 5 |
35 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 6 |
39 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Ted Barry's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Ted Barry is blamed for the disaster. Ted Barry is court - martialled and discharged. |
| 7 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
| 7 |
39 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
43 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ted Barry's Contacts or Allies betrays Ted Barry, ending Ted Barry's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
43 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
46 |
Ted Barry run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 |
46 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
| 9 |
47 |
Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on Ted Barry's homeworld. |