| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
19 |
Severely injured. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
20 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 3 |
23 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
25 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
28 |
Everett Lane run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 5 |
28 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
28 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
30 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
34 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 7 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
39 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 |
40 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 8 |
40 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
43 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 8 |
44 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
| 9 |
44 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 9 |
48 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Everett Lane's Contacts or Allies betrays Everett Lane, ending Everett Lane's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 |
48 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 10 |
49 |
Good fortune |
| 11 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |
| 11 |
52 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 11 |
54 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 11 |
56 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
| 12 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |