| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
20 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Joe Gordon's conscience. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
25 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
30 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Joe Gordon from Joe Gordon's work. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Physician |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 4 |
30 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
32 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 4 |
32 |
Gain a contact. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 5 |
38 |
Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |