| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
19 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Bill Askew's Contacts or Allies betrays Bill Askew, ending Bill Askew's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
19 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
| 2 |
19 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
23 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
24 |
A good deal ensures Bill Askew is living the high life for a few years. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
29 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
33 |
Good fortune |
| 5 |
35 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 6 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 6 |
35 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
36 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 7 |
36 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
36 |
Retired at age 36. |
| 7 |
36 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 7 |
39 |
A notable academic consults with Bill Askew about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 7 |
40 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
| 8 |
40 |
Voluntarily left Mainstream Believer |
| 8 |
40 |
Retired. |
| 8 |
42 |
Gained a contact. |
| 9 |
44 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
48 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 10 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
50 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
55 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |