| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
Matie Phillips is blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Matie Phillips's guilt drives Matie Phillips to excel. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
21 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Matie Phillips from Matie Phillips's work. |
| 3 |
24 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
24 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
27 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 4 |
28 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
29 |
Matie Phillips's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Matie Phillips may salvage what Matie Phillips can and give up. |
| 5 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 5 |
29 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
33 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |