| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Army Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
19 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Robert Williamson's Contacts or Allies betrays Robert Williamson, ending Robert Williamson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 2 |
21 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Robert Williamson's scout ship. |
| 3 |
23 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 3 |
24 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 4 |
31 |
Robert Williamson survey an alien world. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 5 |
33 |
When dealing with an alien race, Robert Williamson botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 5 |
33 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
35 |
Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 6 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 6 |
35 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 6 |
39 |
A good deal ensures Robert Williamson is living the high life for a few years. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
42 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Robert Williamson's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
45 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 9 |
47 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 9 |
48 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 |
51 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 10 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
51 |
Retired at age 51. |