| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered the school of hard knocks. |
| 1 |
19 |
Spent the college years partying. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 2 |
24 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Michael Borthwell's Contacts or Allies betrays Michael Borthwell, ending Michael Borthwell's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
26 |
Michael Borthwell is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 4 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
| 4 |
26 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
29 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 2 with the new title Warrior. |
| 5 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
34 |
Michael Borthwell run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
| 6 |
34 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 6 |
34 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 6 |
38 |
Michael Borthwell's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |