| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Army Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
Ned Vabsley's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
23 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
27 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Ned Vabsley's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
27 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
27 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
27 |
The planetary government interferes with Ned Vabsley's research for political or religious reasons. Ned Vabsley continue working secretely. |
| 3 |
27 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
31 |
Ned Vabsley's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Ned Vabsley may salvage what Ned Vabsley can and give up. |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
| 5 |
32 |
Victim of a crime |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 1. |