| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
Dick Arnold is blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Dick Arnold's guilt drives Dick Arnold to excel. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
25 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
26 |
Win a prestigious prize for Dick Arnold's work. |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
33 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
36 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Dick Arnold stranded in the wilderness. |
| 6 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 6 |
36 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
40 |
Dick Arnold run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 7 |
40 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
41 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 7 |
44 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
45 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Dick Arnold's Contacts or Allies betrays Dick Arnold, ending Dick Arnold's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 |
45 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
45 |
Retired at age 45. |
| 9 |
45 |
Retired. |
| 9 |
49 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
52 |
Gained a contact. |
| 11 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |