| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Entertainer (Artist). |
| 1 |
20 |
Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 1 Contacts. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Artist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Entertainer (Artist). |
| 2 |
23 |
One of Merton Patterson's pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings Merton Patterson into the criminal underworld. |
| 2 |
26 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
27 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 3 |
30 |
Commissioned in Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Ensign. |
| 3 |
30 |
Forced to continue current assignment |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 4 |
34 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 5 |
38 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Merton Patterson's career. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 3 with the new title Lieutenant. |
| 6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 6 |
39 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 4 with the new title Commander. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 7 |
43 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
43 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 8 |
43 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
45 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 9 |
45 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 9 |
45 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 9 |
45 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 9 |
48 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 10 |
49 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 10 |
49 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
| 10 |
49 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 10 |
53 |
Merton Patterson do not know what happened to Merton Patterson. There is a gap in Merton Patterson's memory. |
| 11 |
53 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 11 |
57 |
Merton Patterson aid a follower back to the True Path but this angers a friend or relative. Gain an Enemy. |
| 12 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
57 |
Retired at age 57. |
| 12 |
57 |
Retired. |
| 12 |
58 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |