| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
21 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 1 |
21 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 1 |
21 |
The planetary government interferes with Vella Roberts's research for political or religious reasons. Vella Roberts continue working secretely. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
26 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
27 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 4 |
33 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 5 |
37 |
Refuse to abuse Vella Roberts's position for profit. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 3 with the new title Petty Officer, 2nd class. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 6 |
39 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 7 |
42 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 7 |
45 |
Vella Roberts join a gambling circle on board. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 4 with the new title Petty Officer, 1st class. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 8 |
47 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 8 |
47 |
Gain a contact. |
| 8 |
50 |
Forced to muster out. |