| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
22 |
Erick Jordan run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
23 |
A rival researcher blackens Erick Jordan's name or steals Erick Jordan's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
27 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Erick Jordan, forcing Erick Jordan to leave Erick Jordan's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 |
27 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 4 |
27 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
28 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 5 |
28 |
Returned to Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
31 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Erick Jordan's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 |
31 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 |
31 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
31 |
The planetary government interferes with Erick Jordan's research for political or religious reasons. Erick Jordan continue working secretely. |
| 5 |
31 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 6 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
36 |
Erick Jordan's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Erick Jordan may salvage what Erick Jordan can and give up. |
| 7 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 7 |
36 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 7 |
36 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 7 |
40 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 |
40 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 7 |
40 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 8 |
40 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 8 |
43 |
Refuse to abuse Erick Jordan's position for profit. |
| 8 |
44 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 9 |
44 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 9 |
44 |
Switched to Navy (Line/Crew) with previous rank. |
| 9 |
48 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 |
48 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 3 with the new title Petty Officer, 2nd class. |
| 10 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
48 |
Retired at age 48. |
| 10 |
48 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 10 |
52 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 10 |
52 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 4 with the new title Petty Officer, 1st class. |
| 11 |
52 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 11 |
52 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
| 11 |
52 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 11 |
53 |
Abuse Erick Jordan's position for profit. |
| 11 |
56 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 5 with the new title Chief Petty Officer. |
| 12 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
56 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 12 |
60 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 |
60 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 13 |
60 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 13 |
60 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 13 |
62 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Erick Jordan's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Erick Jordan is blamed for the disaster. Erick Jordan is court - martialled and discharged. |
| 13 |
64 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 6 with the new title Master Chief. |
| 14 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 |
64 |
Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 14 |
64 |
Retired. |
| 14 |
66 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 15 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |