| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 1 |
21 |
Ward Fleming have no idea what happened to Ward Fleming – they found Ward Fleming's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Ward Fleming is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 3 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Infantry (Army). |
| 3 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
25 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 4 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 4 |
25 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
26 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 5 |
29 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
30 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 5 |
33 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 6 |
33 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
35 |
Severely injured. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
| 7 |
35 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
39 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 8 |
39 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
42 |
Ward Fleming run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 9 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 9 |
46 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was sent to prison. |
| 9 |
46 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
| 10 |
46 |
Became a Prisoner (Thug). |
| 10 |
48 |
Attacked by another prisoner. |
| 10 |
48 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
50 |
Promoted to Prisoner (Thug) rank 1. |
| 11 |
50 |
Continued as Prisoner (Thug). |
| 11 |
51 |
Parole hearing. |
| 12 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
54 |
Retired at age 54. |