| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
21 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Lon Commins's Contacts or Allies betrays Lon Commins, ending Lon Commins's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
| 2 |
24 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 3 |
24 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 3 |
25 |
Suffered a deep tragedy. |
| 3 |
28 |
Dropped out of the merchant academy. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Citizen (Corporate). |
| 4 |
29 |
Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Citizen (Corporate). |
| 5 |
36 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Citizen (Corporate) rank 1. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Citizen (Corporate). |
| 6 |
40 |
Political upheaval strikes Lon Commins's homeworld, and Lon Commins is caught up in the revolution. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Citizen (Corporate) rank 2 with the new title Manager. |
| 7 |
40 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
40 |
Retired at age 40. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Citizen (Corporate). |
| 7 |
43 |
Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
| 8 |
43 |
Retired. |
| 8 |
45 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
49 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 10 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |