| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
19 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 2 |
23 |
Elvie Penn foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 3 |
27 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Elvie Penn's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Elvie Penn is blamed for the disaster. Elvie Penn is court - martialled and discharged. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
30 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Elvie Penn's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
30 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 |
30 |
The planetary government interferes with Elvie Penn's research for political or religious reasons. Elvie Penn continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
30 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
31 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
31 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
33 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 6 |
35 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
39 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
42 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |