| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
19 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
23 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
28 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
| 4 |
28 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
| 4 |
31 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Army (Cavalry). |
| 5 |
34 |
Assigned to a peacekeeping role. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
| 6 |
36 |
Voluntarily left Cavalry |
| 6 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 6 |
36 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 7 |
40 |
Voluntarily left Barbarian |
| 7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 7 |
40 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
41 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 8 |
41 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 8 |
41 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
44 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 9 |
45 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
| 9 |
45 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 9 |
49 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 10 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
49 |
Retired at age 49. |
| 10 |
49 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 10 |
51 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Sam Montgomery's Contacts or Allies betrays Sam Montgomery, ending Sam Montgomery's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 |
53 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 11 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
53 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 11 |
57 |
Sam Montgomery is chosen to represent Sam Montgomery's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
| 11 |
57 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
| 12 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
57 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
| 12 |
60 |
A notable academic consults with Sam Montgomery about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 12 |
61 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 2 with the new title Team Leader. |
| 13 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 |
61 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
| 13 |
65 |
A notable academic consults with Sam Montgomery about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 13 |
65 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 14 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 |
65 |
Retired. |
| 14 |
67 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 15 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 |
73 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 16 |
73 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 16 |
77 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 17 |
77 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 17 |
81 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 18 |
81 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |