| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
12 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
12 |
Became a Dolphin Civilian (Nomad). |
| 1 |
14 |
An accident leaves Sam Bowman caught on land without a travel suit. Sam Bowman suffer serious dehydration and
require lengthy hospitalization. |
| 1 |
16 |
Promoted to Dolphin Civilian (Nomad) rank 1. |
| 2 |
16 |
Continued as Dolphin Civilian (Nomad). |
| 2 |
19 |
Sam Bowman have a chance to travel offworld on business and spend a long time in space. |
| 2 |
20 |
Promoted to Dolphin Civilian (Nomad) rank 2 with the new title Pod Leader. |
| 3 |
20 |
Continued as Dolphin Civilian (Nomad). |
| 3 |
22 |
Nearly killed. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
22 |
Became a Dolphin Military (Sea Patrol) with the new title Private. |
| 4 |
26 |
Gained a contact. |
| 4 |
26 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 5 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 5 |
26 |
Returned to Dolphin Civilian (Nomad). |
| 5 |
30 |
Sam Bowman fail a dangerous mission to rescue people in a sinking vessel or underwater city. |
| 5 |
30 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 5 |
30 |
Promoted to Dolphin Civilian (Nomad) rank 3 with the new title Pod Leader. |
| 6 |
30 |
Continued as Dolphin Civilian (Nomad). |
| 6 |
31 |
Severely injured. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
31 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
32 |
Make a breakthrough in Sam Bowman's field. |
| 7 |
35 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 8 |
35 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 8 |
35 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 8 |
38 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Sam Bowman's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 8 |
38 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Sam Bowman, forcing Sam Bowman to leave Sam Bowman's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 8 |
38 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. |
| 8 |
38 |
Gain an Enemy |