| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Jim Marsden's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
26 |
Jim Marsden's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 3 |
29 |
Jim Marsden come into conflict with a splinter group Jim Marsden's own religion which maintains Jim Marsden's version is the wrong one. Gain 3 Rivals. |
| 4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 4 |
29 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
29 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
32 |
Gained a contact. |
| 4 |
33 |
Commissioned in Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Ensign. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 5 |
34 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
| 6 |
37 |
Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 6 |
37 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
40 |
Scarred. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 7 |
40 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
43 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 8 |
43 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
47 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
47 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 9 |
47 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 9 |
51 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 10 |
51 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 10 |
55 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |