| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
20 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
| 2 |
24 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
24 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
25 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
36 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Jake Sherris's Contacts or Allies betrays Jake Sherris, ending Jake Sherris's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 6 |
36 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
| 6 |
40 |
Assigned to a planet with a hostile or wild environment. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Army (Infantry) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Army (Infantry). |
| 7 |
42 |
Jake Sherris is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 8 |
42 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
46 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 8 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 9 |
46 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 9 |
46 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 9 |
48 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 9 |
50 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |