| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 1 |
19 |
Study Art (Presentation/Holography) as a hobby. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated with honors. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 2 |
26 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
28 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
32 |
Alverta Holmes's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 5 with the new title 1st Officer. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 5 |
34 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
36 |
Alverta Holmes foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
38 |
Commissioned in Navy (Flight) with the new title Ensign. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 6 |
40 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) officer rank 3 with the new title Lieutenant. |
| 7 |
42 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 7 |
43 |
Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 8 |
43 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
43 |
Retired at age 43. |
| 8 |
43 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 8 |
45 |
A notable academic consults with Alverta Holmes about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |