| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
21 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Paula Bowditch's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 |
21 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 1 |
21 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 2 |
25 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Paula Bowditch's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 2 |
25 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 |
25 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
25 |
The planetary government interferes with Paula Bowditch's research for political or religious reasons. Paula Bowditch continue working secretely. |
| 2 |
25 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
| 3 |
26 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
30 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 4 |
33 |
Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 5 |
36 |
Paula Bowditch foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 3 with the new title Petty Officer, 2nd class. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 6 |
41 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 4 with the new title Petty Officer, 1st class. |