| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
21 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 2 |
26 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Jim Phillips's actions. Jim Phillips actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
34 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was injured. |
| 4 |
34 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 2 with the new title Warrior. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 3. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
39 |
Contact with Government. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 4 with the new title Chieftain. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
46 |
Jim Phillips run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 8 |
46 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
49 |
Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 8 |
49 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 9 |
50 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 9 |
53 |
Severely injured. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
54 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 10 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
54 |
Retired at age 54. |
| 10 |
54 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 10 |
57 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Jim Phillips's Contacts or Allies betrays Jim Phillips, ending Jim Phillips's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |