| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
20 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 2 |
20 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
| 2 |
20 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
24 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 3 |
24 |
Voluntarily left Barbarian |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 3 |
24 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
27 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 4 |
27 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
28 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 5 |
33 |
Refuse to abuse Mary Monaghan's position for profit. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 6 |
39 |
Mary Monaghan is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 7 |
39 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 7 |
42 |
Mary Monaghan is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
| 8 |
43 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
43 |
Retired at age 43. |