Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Entered University. |
1 |
19 |
Contacted by an underground psionic group. |
1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
2 |
24 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
3 |
30 |
Political upheaval strikes Gertrude Willis's homeworld, and Gertrude Willis is caught up in the revolution. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 2 with the new title Technician. |
4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Worker |
4 |
30 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
4 |
34 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Army Support (Army). |
5 |
34 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
5 |
36 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
6 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
6 |
36 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
6 |
38 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Gertrude Willis's Contacts or Allies betrays Gertrude Willis, ending Gertrude Willis's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
7 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
7 |
38 |
Submitted to the draft. |
7 |
38 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
7 |
41 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
7 |
42 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
7 |
42 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
8 |
42 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
8 |
46 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
8 |
46 |
Gain a contact. |
8 |
46 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
9 |
46 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
9 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
9 |
46 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
9 |
50 |
Gertrude Willis foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
9 |
50 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 3 with the new title Petty Officer, 2nd class. |
10 |
50 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
10 |
52 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
10 |
54 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
10 |
54 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 4 with the new title Petty Officer, 1st class. |
11 |
54 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
11 |
58 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Gertrude Willis's career. |
11 |
58 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
11 |
58 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 5 with the new title Chief Petty Officer. |
11 |
58 |
Tested for psionic powers |
12 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
58 |
Retired at age 58. |
12 |
58 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
12 |
60 |
Nearly killed. |
13 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |