| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
19 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
| 2 |
23 |
Forced out after co-operating with military investigation in commanding officer's illegal activity. |
| 3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 3 |
23 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
25 |
Roman Porden's business or ship thrives. |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
31 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Roman Porden's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
32 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
38 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
| 7 |
39 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 7 |
39 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 7 |
42 |
Roman Porden have no idea what happened to Roman Porden – they found Roman Porden's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 8 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 8 |
42 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
46 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 8 |
46 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 9 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
46 |
Retired at age 46. |
| 9 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 10 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |