| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
19 |
Win a prestigious prize for Tom Jenkins's work. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
24 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Tom Jenkins's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 2 |
24 |
Scarred. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
24 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
28 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Tom Jenkins stranded in the wilderness. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
29 |
Tom Jenkins do not know what happened to Tom Jenkins. There is a gap in Tom Jenkins's memory. |
| 5 |
29 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
30 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Tom Jenkins's career. |
| 5 |
33 |
Commissioned in Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Ensign. |
| 5 |
33 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
| 6 |
33 |
Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 6 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 6 |
33 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
36 |
Tom Jenkins run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 7 |
36 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
40 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 8 |
40 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
42 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 8 |
44 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 2 with the new title Warrior. |
| 9 |
44 |
Voluntarily left Barbarian |
| 9 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 9 |
44 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 9 |
44 |
Became a Agent (Law Enforcement) with the new title Rookie. |
| 9 |
48 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 9 |
48 |
Promoted to Agent (Law Enforcement) rank 1 with the new title Corporal. |
| 10 |
48 |
Continued as Agent (Law Enforcement). |
| 10 |
52 |
Go undercover to investigate an enemy. |
| 10 |
52 |
A police detective or rival criminal forces Tom Jenkins to flee and vows to hunt Tom Jenkins down. Gain an Enemy. |
| 10 |
52 |
Promoted to Agent (Law Enforcement) rank 2 with the new title Sergeant. |
| 11 |
52 |
Continued as Agent (Law Enforcement). |
| 11 |
56 |
Go undercover to investigate an enemy. |
| 11 |
56 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
56 |
Promoted to Agent (Law Enforcement) rank 3 with the new title Detective. |
| 12 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
56 |
Retired at age 56. |
| 12 |
56 |
Continued as Agent (Law Enforcement). |
| 12 |
58 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 13 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 |
58 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 13 |
59 |
Tom Jenkins faith enjoys an explosion of popularity largely thanks to Tom Jenkins's efforts. |
| 13 |
59 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
| 13 |
62 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 2 with the new title Team Leader. |
| 14 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |