| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
19 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 1 |
22 |
Commissioned in Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Ensign. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 2 |
26 |
Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
| 3 |
29 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 3 |
30 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 4 |
32 |
A mission goes disastrously wrong due to Sam Lowther's commander’s error or incompetence, but Sam Lowther survive. |
| 4 |
32 |
Cover for the commander and gain an Ally. |
| 4 |
34 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 5 |
36 |
Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 3 with the new title Lance Sergeant. |
| 6 |
38 |
Voluntarily left Star Marine |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
42 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
49 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Sam Lowther's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 9 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
50 |
Retired at age 50. |
| 9 |
50 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 9 |
54 |
A good deal ensures Sam Lowther is living the high life for a few years. |
| 9 |
54 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 10 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
54 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 10 |
58 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 11 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
58 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 11 |
60 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Sam Lowther out of business. |
| 12 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |