| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered a spacer community. |
| 1 |
20 |
War breaks out, triggering a mandatory draft. |
| 1 |
22 |
Left the spacer community. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
| 2 |
24 |
A mission goes wrong and Gus Hawdon is stranded behind enemy lines. Ejected from the service. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
25 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 4 |
28 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 4 |
30 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 5 |
36 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 5 |
36 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 3 with the new title Petty Officer, 2nd class. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 6 |
40 |
Refuse to abuse Gus Hawdon's position for profit. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 4 with the new title Petty Officer, 1st class. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 7 |
42 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 7 |
44 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 7 |
44 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 8 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 8 |
44 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
45 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 9 |
48 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 9 |
52 |
Gus Hawdon run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 10 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |