| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
| 1 |
21 |
Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 2 |
25 |
Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 2 |
25 |
Injured |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 3 |
28 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
30 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Rogue (Thief). |
| 4 |
32 |
A job goes wrong, forcing Hobert Cain to flee off-planet. |
| 5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
| 5 |
32 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 5 |
36 |
Psychologically damaged by Hobert Cain's time in the scouts. |
| 6 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
40 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Hobert Cain's Contacts or Allies betrays Hobert Cain, ending Hobert Cain's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
40 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 7 |
44 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Hobert Cain's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
46 |
A good deal ensures Hobert Cain is living the high life for a few years. |
| 8 |
48 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 9 |
48 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 9 |
52 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 10 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |