| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
20 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
| 2 |
20 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
23 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
25 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Garland Keating's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Garland Keating is blamed for the disaster. Garland Keating is court - martialled and discharged. |
| 4 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
| 4 |
25 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
28 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
28 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 5 |
32 |
Good fortune |
| 5 |
32 |
Graduated. |
| 6 |
32 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 6 |
34 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 7 |
36 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 7 |
36 |
Became a Noble (Dilettante) with the new title Wastrel. |
| 7 |
38 |
Join a conspiracy of nobles that were caught. |
| 7 |
38 |
Political manoeuvrings usurp Garland Keating's position. Gain a Rival. |
| 8 |
40 |
Voluntarily left Dilettante |
| 8 |
40 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
41 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 8 |
44 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 9 |
44 |
Became a Army (Army Support) with the new title Private. |
| 9 |
45 |
Sent to a very unpleasant region (jungle, swamp, desert, icecap, urban) to battle against guerrilla fighters and rebels. Discharged because of stress, injury or because the government wishes to bury the whole incident. |
| 9 |
45 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 10 |
45 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 10 |
48 |
Garland Keating accepted an offer of inducements to betray Garland Keating's faith. Gain 200,000 in cash. |
| 10 |
49 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
| 11 |
49 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 11 |
51 |
Contact with Government. |
| 12 |
53 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 12 |
55 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 12 |
57 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 13 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 |
57 |
Retired at age 57. |
| 13 |
57 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 13 |
59 |
Garland Keating run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 14 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 |
59 |
Switched to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 14 |
60 |
Garland Keating aid a follower back to the True Path but this angers a friend or relative. Gain an Enemy. |
| 15 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 |
60 |
Retired. |
| 15 |
63 |
Gained a contact. |
| 16 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 16 |
65 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 17 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 17 |
69 |
Gained a contact. |
| 18 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |