| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
Abuse Ernst Smith's position for profit. |
| 1 |
22 |
Commissioned in Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Ensign. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 2 |
24 |
Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 3 with the new title Lieutenant. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 3 |
29 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Ernst Smith's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Ernst Smith is blamed for the disaster. Ernst Smith is court - martialled and discharged. |
| 4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 4 |
29 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
30 |
Ernst Smith run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
30 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
| 5 |
33 |
Ernst Smith is forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did Ernst Smith get too close to? |
| 6 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 6 |
33 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
37 |
Attacked by enemies that Ernst Smith easily defeat. |
| 6 |
37 |
Gain Enemy if Ernst Smith don't already have one. |
| 6 |
37 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 6 |
37 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 7 |
37 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
41 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was sent to prison. |
| 8 |
41 |
Became a Prisoner (Thug). |
| 8 |
45 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 9 |
45 |
Switched to Prisoner (Fixer) with previous rank. |
| 9 |
47 |
Accused of assaulting a prison guard. |
| 10 |
49 |
Switched to Prisoner (Inmate) with previous rank. |
| 10 |
53 |
Ernst Smith is moved to a higher security prison. |
| 10 |
53 |
Promoted to Prisoner (Inmate) rank 1. |
| 11 |
53 |
Returned to Prisoner (Fixer). |
| 11 |
57 |
Disgraced. Word of Ernst Smith's criminal past reaches Ernst Smith's homeworld. |
| 12 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
57 |
Retired at age 57. |
| 12 |
57 |
Returned to Prisoner (Thug). |
| 12 |
60 |
Persecuted by a prison gang. |
| 13 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 |
61 |
Returned to Prisoner (Fixer). |
| 13 |
62 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |