| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 1 |
22 |
Emil Alardice have no idea what happened to Emil Alardice – they found Emil Alardice's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
26 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
27 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Emil Alardice's Contacts or Allies betrays Emil Alardice, ending Emil Alardice's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
27 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 4 |
31 |
Spent the college years partying. |
| 4 |
31 |
Graduated. |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
31 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 5 |
33 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
39 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
40 |
A sudden war destroys Emil Alardice's trade routes and contacts, forcing Emil Alardice to flee that region of space. |
| 7 |
40 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 8 |
40 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 8 |
42 |
Emil Alardice learn something Emil Alardice should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Emil Alardice can profit from illegally. |
| 8 |
44 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 9 |
44 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 9 |
46 |
Emil Alardice learn something Emil Alardice should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Emil Alardice can profit from illegally. |
| 9 |
48 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 2 with the new title Settler. |
| 10 |
48 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 10 |
51 |
Emil Alardice gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 10 |
52 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 3. |
| 11 |
52 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 11 |
53 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 11 |
56 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 12 |
56 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 12 |
57 |
Emil Alardice is chosen to represent Emil Alardice's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
| 12 |
60 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
| 13 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 |
60 |
Retired at age 60. |
| 13 |
60 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
| 13 |
61 |
Emil Alardice retreat from the mundane world for a time in the hope of a revelation, although this affects
your work and relationships. |
| 13 |
64 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 2 with the new title Combat Leader. |
| 14 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 |
64 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
| 14 |
67 |
A notable academic consults with Emil Alardice about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 14 |
68 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 3 with the new title Force Commander. |
| 15 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |