| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
19 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Donie Gordon's conscience. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
24 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
28 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Donie Gordon's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
28 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
28 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
28 |
The planetary government interferes with Donie Gordon's research for political or religious reasons. Donie Gordon continue working secretely. |
| 3 |
28 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
31 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
37 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Donie Gordon, forcing Donie Gordon to leave Donie Gordon's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 |
37 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 6 |
37 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 6 |
41 |
Donie Gordon is caught in the periphery of a scandal. |
| 6 |
41 |
Demoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank -1. |
| 7 |
41 |
Voluntarily left Mainstream Believer |
| 7 |
41 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 7 |
41 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 7 |
41 |
Became a Army (Army Support) with the new title Private. |
| 7 |
44 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 |
45 |
Promoted to Army (Army Support) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 8 |
45 |
Continued as Army (Army Support). |
| 8 |
48 |
Injured. Fully recovered. |
| 9 |
48 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 9 |
51 |
Donie Gordon run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 10 |
51 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 10 |
52 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 10 |
55 |
Graduated with honors. |
| 11 |
55 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 11 |
55 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 11 |
55 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 11 |
58 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 12 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
59 |
Retired at age 59. |
| 12 |
59 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 12 |
62 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 |
63 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 13 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 |
63 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 13 |
66 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 |
67 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
| 14 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |