| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
24 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Charlie McLean's Contacts or Allies betrays Charlie McLean, ending Charlie McLean's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 3 |
26 |
Charlie McLean befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
28 |
Voluntarily left Colonist |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 4 |
28 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 4 |
29 |
Gained a contact. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 5 |
35 |
When dealing with an alien race, Charlie McLean botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 5 |
35 |
Charlie McLean have no idea what happened to Charlie McLean – they found Charlie McLean's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 6 |
40 |
Charlie McLean survey an alien world. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 7 |
41 |
Charlie McLean spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 7 |
41 |
Gain a contact in an alien race. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 8 |
46 |
Charlie McLean's ship is damaged, and Charlie McLean have to hitch-hike Charlie McLean's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 8 |
46 |
Gain 4 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 9 |
46 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 9 |
50 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 10 |
50 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 10 |
53 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Charlie McLean's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 10 |
54 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 10 |
54 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 11 |
54 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 11 |
57 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 11 |
58 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 12 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
58 |
Retired at age 58. |