| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
22 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
24 |
Houston Shea do not know what happened to Houston Shea. There is a gap in Houston Shea's memory. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
28 |
Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 4 |
28 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
32 |
Attacked by enemies that Houston Shea easily defeat. |
| 4 |
32 |
Gain Enemy if Houston Shea don't already have one. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
| 5 |
32 |
Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
| 5 |
32 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 5 |
35 |
Houston Shea spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 5 |
35 |
Houston Shea have no idea what happened to Houston Shea – they found Houston Shea's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 6 |
38 |
Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 2. |
| 7 |
40 |
Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 7 |
40 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
41 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Houston Shea, forcing Houston Shea to leave Houston Shea's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 7 |
41 |
Scarred. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
41 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 8 |
45 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 9 |
45 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 9 |
49 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 10 |
49 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 11 |
53 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 11 |
56 |
Good fortune |
| 12 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
57 |
Retired at age 57. |
| 12 |
57 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 12 |
60 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 13 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 |
61 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
| 13 |
61 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 13 |
63 |
Houston Shea is chosen to represent Houston Shea's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
| 14 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |