| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Lowell Hays's Contacts or Allies betrays Lowell Hays, ending Lowell Hays's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
24 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
28 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
30 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Lowell Hays's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 5 |
32 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
36 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Lowell Hays's career. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 6 |
36 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
36 |
Switched to Navy (Flight) with previous rank. |
| 6 |
40 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 6 |
40 |
Gain a contact. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 7 |
43 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 8 |
47 |
Nearly killed. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
47 |
Retired at age 47. |
| 9 |
47 |
Retired. |
| 9 |
51 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 10 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |