| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 1 |
20 |
Criticised a questionable political leader on Ernest Olaughlin's homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 2 |
26 |
Ernest Olaughlin is betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
| 3 |
26 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
| 3 |
29 |
Given a special assignment or duty in Ernest Olaughlin's unit. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Army (Infantry) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Infantry |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
32 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ernest Olaughlin's Contacts or Allies betrays Ernest Olaughlin, ending Ernest Olaughlin's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
32 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 5 |
36 |
Good fortune |
| 5 |
36 |
Graduated. |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 6 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 6 |
38 |
Good fortune |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
43 |
Ernest Olaughlin's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
46 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 8 |
48 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
| 9 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
48 |
Retired at age 48. |
| 9 |
48 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 9 |
52 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 5 with the new title 1st Officer. |
| 10 |
52 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 10 |
52 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 10 |
54 |
A notable academic consults with Ernest Olaughlin about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 10 |
56 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
| 11 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |