| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
21 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 2 |
21 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
| 2 |
21 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
23 |
Nearly killed. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
| 3 |
27 |
Joseph Read gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 1. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 4 |
30 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Joseph Read Joseph Read's job. |
| 5 |
30 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 5 |
31 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 5 |
34 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
| 6 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Missionary/Humanitarian |
| 6 |
34 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 6 |
36 |
Spent the college years partying. |
| 6 |
38 |
Graduated with honors. |
| 7 |
38 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 7 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 7 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 7 |
41 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 8 |
42 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
42 |
Retired at age 42. |
| 8 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
45 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 |
46 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
| 9 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
46 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 9 |
47 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Joseph Read's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 9 |
50 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 5 with the new title 1st Officer. |
| 10 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
50 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 10 |
52 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Joseph Read into bankruptcy. Joseph Read salvages what Joseph Read can. |
| 11 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
52 |
Switched to Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 11 |
54 |
Joseph Read is chosen to represent Joseph Read's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
| 12 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |