Term |
Age |
History |
---|
1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
20 |
Amnesia. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
2 |
25 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
3 |
29 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
4 |
29 |
Submitted to the draft. |
4 |
29 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
5 |
33 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
5 |
35 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Howard Kirkham's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
5 |
37 |
Forced to muster out. |
6 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
6 |
37 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
6 |
40 |
Howard Kirkham do not know what happened to Howard Kirkham. There is a gap in Howard Kirkham's memory. |
7 |
40 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
7 |
42 |
Howard Kirkham befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
8 |
44 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
8 |
47 |
Political upheaval strikes Howard Kirkham's homeworld, and Howard Kirkham is caught up in the revolution. |
9 |
48 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
9 |
49 |
Howard Kirkham learn something Howard Kirkham should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Howard Kirkham can profit from illegally. |
9 |
52 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 1. |
10 |
52 |
Voluntarily left Worker |
10 |
52 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
10 |
56 |
Howard Kirkham run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
11 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
56 |
Retired at age 56. |
11 |
56 |
Retired. |
11 |
58 |
Gained a contact. |
12 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
62 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
13 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
66 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
14 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |