| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 1 |
18 |
Entered a psionic community. |
| 1 |
20 |
War breaks out, triggering a mandatory draft. |
| 1 |
20 |
Fled from the draft. |
| 1 |
20 |
Dropped out of the psionic community. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
22 |
Good fortune |
| 2 |
24 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
25 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Archie Coleman's Contacts or Allies betrays Archie Coleman, ending Archie Coleman's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
| 4 |
25 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
25 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
| 4 |
27 |
Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, Archie Coleman hold out until relief arrives. |
| 4 |
29 |
Promoted to Army (Infantry) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 5 |
29 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
29 |
Switched to Army (Army Support) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
33 |
Unit is slaughtered in a disastrous battle, for which Archie Coleman blame Archie Coleman's commander. Gain commander as Enemy. |
| 5 |
33 |
Promoted to Army (Army Support) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
| 6 |
33 |
Continued as Army (Army Support). |
| 6 |
34 |
Given a special assignment or duty in Archie Coleman's unit. |
| 6 |
37 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 7 |
37 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 7 |
38 |
Archie Coleman learn something Archie Coleman should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Archie Coleman can profit from illegally. |
| 8 |
41 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 8 |
45 |
Archie Coleman is rewarded for Archie Coleman's diligence or cunning. |
| 8 |
45 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 9 |
45 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 9 |
49 |
Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
| 10 |
49 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 10 |
53 |
One of Archie Coleman's pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings Archie Coleman into the criminal underworld. |
| 11 |
53 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 11 |
57 |
Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 2 Contacts. |
| 11 |
57 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |
| 12 |
57 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 12 |
61 |
Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 12 |
61 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 2 with the new title Staff Writer. |
| 13 |
61 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 13 |
65 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 14 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 |
65 |
Retired at age 65. |
| 14 |
65 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 14 |
66 |
Archie Coleman accepted an offer of inducements to betray Archie Coleman's faith. Gain 630,000 in cash. |
| 14 |
69 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
| 15 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 |
69 |
Retired. |
| 15 |
73 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 16 |
73 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 16 |
75 |
Victim of a crime. |
| 17 |
77 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 17 |
80 |
Good fortune. |
| 18 |
81 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 18 |
83 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 19 |
85 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |