| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 2 |
26 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 3 |
29 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 4 |
33 |
Helma Ming is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 5 |
33 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
37 |
Win a prestigious prize for Helma Ming's work. |
| 6 |
37 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
41 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 6 |
41 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 6 |
41 |
The planetary government interferes with Helma Ming's research for political or religious reasons. Helma Ming continue working secretely. |
| 7 |
41 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 7 |
41 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
| 7 |
42 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
42 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
44 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 8 |
46 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 8 |
46 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 9 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 9 |
49 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 9 |
50 |
Forced to muster out. |