| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 2 |
25 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 3 |
29 |
Ferd Kirkham is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
| 4 |
29 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
32 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
35 |
Ferd Kirkham do not know what happened to Ferd Kirkham. There is a gap in Ferd Kirkham's memory. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
39 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ferd Kirkham's Contacts or Allies betrays Ferd Kirkham, ending Ferd Kirkham's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
39 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 7 |
40 |
Good fortune |
| 7 |
43 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 8 |
47 |
A good deal ensures Ferd Kirkham is living the high life for a few years. |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 9 |
47 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 9 |
50 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 10 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
50 |
Retired at age 50. |
| 10 |
50 |
Retired. |
| 10 |
53 |
Good fortune. |
| 11 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
55 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
59 |
Gained a contact. |
| 13 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |