| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered Military Academy(Army Academy) |
| 1 |
22 |
Spent the college years partying. |
| 1 |
22 |
Dropped out of military academy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 2 |
26 |
An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding Reuben Hand far from home. |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 3 |
26 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
27 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
33 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
37 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
39 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
43 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
43 |
Switched to Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 8 |
45 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 9 |
47 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 9 |
49 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Reuben Hand's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 9 |
51 |
Forced to muster out. |