| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
22 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
24 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 8,750 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Entertainer (Artist). |
| 3 |
26 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Artist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Entertainer (Artist). |
| 4 |
29 |
Merton Ross is betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 5 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 5 |
29 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
29 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
32 |
A good deal ensures Merton Ross is living the high life for a few years. |
| 5 |
33 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 6 |
33 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
36 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Merton Ross's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 6 |
37 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 6 |
37 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 7 |
37 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
40 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Merton Ross's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 7 |
41 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 8 |
41 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 8 |
41 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 8 |
44 |
Merton Ross is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
| 8 |
45 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |