| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Joseph Bethune's career. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Switched to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with previous rank. |
| 2 |
24 |
Joseph Bethune foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 3 |
29 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Joseph Bethune's actions. Joseph Bethune actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 4 |
29 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
33 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Joseph Bethune's Contacts or Allies betrays Joseph Bethune, ending Joseph Bethune's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
37 |
Joseph Bethune do not know what happened to Joseph Bethune. There is a gap in Joseph Bethune's memory. |
| 6 |
37 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 6 |
41 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 7 |
41 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
42 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 7 |
45 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 8 |
45 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 8 |
47 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 8 |
49 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 9 |
49 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 9 |
51 |
A rival researcher blackens Joseph Bethune's name or steals Joseph Bethune's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 10 |
53 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 10 |
53 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 10 |
53 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 10 |
54 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 10 |
57 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 11 |
57 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 11 |
57 |
Switched to Merchant (Broker). |
| 11 |
60 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Joseph Bethune's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 11 |
61 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 12 |
61 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 12 |
64 |
A good deal ensures Joseph Bethune is living the high life for a few years. |
| 12 |
65 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 13 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 |
65 |
Retired at age 65. |
| 13 |
65 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
| 13 |
65 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 13 |
66 |
A notable academic consults with Joseph Bethune about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 13 |
69 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
| 14 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 |
69 |
Voluntarily left Holy Warrior |
| 14 |
69 |
Retired. |
| 14 |
71 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 15 |
73 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 |
75 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 16 |
77 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 16 |
80 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 17 |
81 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |