| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
20 |
Win a prestigious prize for Joseph Williams's work. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
26 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Joseph Williams stranded in the wilderness. |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
| 3 |
26 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
29 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 |
30 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Flight |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 4 |
32 |
Gained a contact. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 5 |
37 |
Joseph Williams's ship is damaged, and Joseph Williams have to hitch-hike Joseph Williams's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 5 |
37 |
Gain 5 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |