| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 22,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
24 |
Joel Burton run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
| 3 |
24 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
| 3 |
26 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 4 |
29 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
29 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
31 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Joel Burton into bankruptcy. Joel Burton salvages what Joel Burton can. |
| 6 |
31 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
| 6 |
35 |
Joel Burton is forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did Joel Burton get too close to? |
| 7 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
| 7 |
35 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
38 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 8 |
38 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 8 |
40 |
Joel Burton retreat from the mundane world for a time in the hope of a revelation, although this affects
your work and relationships. |
| 8 |
42 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
| 9 |
42 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
| 9 |
45 |
Joel Burton accepted an offer of inducements to betray Joel Burton's faith. Gain 470,000 in cash. |
| 9 |
46 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 2 with the new title Combat Leader. |
| 10 |
46 |
Switched to Merchant (Broker). |
| 10 |
50 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 11 |
50 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 11 |
52 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 11 |
54 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 12 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
54 |
Retired at age 54. |
| 12 |
54 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 12 |
58 |
Joel Burton's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 12 |
58 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 13 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 |
58 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 13 |
60 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 14 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 |
62 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 14 |
66 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Joel Burton's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 14 |
66 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 4. |
| 15 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 |
66 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 15 |
68 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 15 |
70 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 5. |
| 16 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 16 |
70 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 16 |
73 |
Gained a contact. |
| 16 |
74 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 6. |
| 16 |
74 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 17 |
74 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 17 |
74 |
Switched to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 17 |
77 |
Joel Burton retreat from the mundane world for a time in the hope of a revelation, although this affects
your work and relationships. |
| 18 |
78 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |