| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
22 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Laurie Manning from Laurie Manning's work. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
26 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Laurie Manning's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 2 |
26 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 |
26 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
26 |
The planetary government interferes with Laurie Manning's research for political or religious reasons. Laurie Manning continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 2 |
26 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
26 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
29 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 3 |
29 |
Gain a contact. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 4 |
34 |
Laurie Manning foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 5 |
36 |
Laurie Manning join a gambling circle on board. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 6 |
39 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 3 with the new title Petty Officer, 2nd class. |
| 7 |
42 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 7 |
45 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |