| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 1 |
21 |
When dealing with an alien race, Joseph Oakden botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 1 |
21 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 2 |
25 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Joseph Oakden's scout ship. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Explorer |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 3 |
30 |
A notable academic consults with Joseph Oakden about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
| 4 |
33 |
Joseph Oakden is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 2 with the new title Team Leader. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
| 5 |
37 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Joseph Oakden has become Joseph Oakden's superior. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 3 with the new title Project Leader. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
| 6 |
42 |
Joseph Oakden refused an offer of inducements to betray Joseph Oakden's faith. Gain 4 enemies. |
| 6 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 7 |
44 |
An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding Joseph Oakden far from home. |
| 8 |
44 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
45 |
Attacked by enemies that Joseph Oakden easily defeat. |
| 8 |
45 |
Gain Enemy if Joseph Oakden don't already have one. |
| 9 |
48 |
Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 9 |
48 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 9 |
48 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 9 |
51 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 10 |
52 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 10 |
53 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 11 |
56 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
| 11 |
56 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 11 |
56 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 11 |
58 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 12 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
60 |
Retired at age 60. |
| 12 |
60 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 12 |
64 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 13 |
64 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 13 |
65 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 13 |
68 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 14 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 |
68 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 14 |
71 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Joseph Oakden's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 15 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 |
72 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 15 |
75 |
Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 16 |
76 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 16 |
76 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 16 |
79 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 16 |
80 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 17 |
80 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 17 |
80 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 17 |
82 |
A good deal ensures Joseph Oakden is living the high life for a few years. |
| 17 |
84 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 18 |
84 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |