| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Support (Marine). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 1 |
19 |
Dillard Roberts's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to bargain with them but fail and the ship is destroyed. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
25 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 3 |
28 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Dillard Roberts's career. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 4 |
31 |
Dillard Roberts is blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Dillard Roberts's guilt drives Dillard Roberts to excel. |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
33 |
Contact with Government. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
38 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
38 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 7 |
41 |
Opponents of Dillard Roberts's belief system ambush Dillard Roberts. |
| 7 |
41 |
Severely injured. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
41 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 8 |
42 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 9 |
45 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 9 |
46 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 |
49 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 10 |
49 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 10 |
50 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 11 |
53 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 11 |
55 |
A good deal ensures Dillard Roberts is living the high life for a few years. |