| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
24 |
Vada Long run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 3 |
24 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
28 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
30 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 4 |
32 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 5 |
32 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
32 |
Switched to Navy (Flight) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
35 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 |
36 |
Forced to continue current assignment |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 6 |
39 |
Abuse Vada Long's position for profit. |
| 7 |
40 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 7 |
42 |
Vada Long is blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Vada Long's guilt drives Vada Long to excel. |
| 8 |
42 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
42 |
Retired at age 42. |
| 8 |
42 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 8 |
43 |
A notable academic consults with Vada Long about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 9 |
46 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 9 |
50 |
Gained a contact. |
| 10 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |