| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered a spacer community. |
| 1 |
19 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 1 |
19 |
Left the spacer community. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
20 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Vernie McLelland's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Vernie McLelland is blamed for the disaster. Vernie McLelland is court - martialled and discharged. |
| 3 |
20 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
24 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 3 |
24 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 4 |
24 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
25 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 5 |
28 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
28 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
29 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Vernie McLelland's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 |
29 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 6 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
35 |
Win a prestigious prize for Vernie McLelland's work. |
| 7 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
39 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |