Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
1 |
22 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
2 |
25 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Carleton Jordan's Contacts or Allies betrays Carleton Jordan, ending Carleton Jordan's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
3 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Infantry (Army). |
3 |
25 |
Submitted to the draft. |
3 |
25 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
3 |
27 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
3 |
29 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
4 |
29 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
4 |
29 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
4 |
32 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
5 |
33 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
5 |
35 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
6 |
37 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
6 |
39 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
6 |
41 |
Forced to muster out. |
7 |
41 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
7 |
41 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
7 |
43 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
8 |
43 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
8 |
43 |
Retired at age 43. |
8 |
43 |
Retired. |
8 |
47 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
9 |
49 |
Good fortune. |
10 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
52 |
Good fortune. |
11 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
56 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
12 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
63 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
13 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
64 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
14 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |