| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
34 |
Victim of a crime |
| 4 |
34 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
37 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 6 |
37 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 6 |
38 |
John McRoddon have no idea what happened to John McRoddon – they found John McRoddon's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 7 |
38 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
39 |
Make a breakthrough in John McRoddon's field. |
| 8 |
42 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
42 |
Retired at age 42. |
| 8 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
44 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 9 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 9 |
47 |
Good fortune |
| 10 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
50 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 10 |
54 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 10 |
54 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 11 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
54 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 11 |
54 |
Retired. |
| 11 |
56 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |