| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
23 |
Risk Francis Mahon's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
27 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Francis Mahon's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
32 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 |
34 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
38 |
Gained a contact. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
40 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
50 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 3. |
| 9 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
50 |
Retired at age 50. |
| 9 |
50 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 9 |
53 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Francis Mahon's Contacts or Allies betrays Francis Mahon, ending Francis Mahon's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |