| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
21 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
23 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Karl Bowditch into bankruptcy. Karl Bowditch salvages what Karl Bowditch can. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
25 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
28 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 5 |
28 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
28 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
32 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 5 |
32 |
Gain a contact. |
| 5 |
32 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 6 |
32 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 6 |
34 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 |
36 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 7 |
36 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 7 |
39 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Karl Bowditch's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Karl Bowditch is blamed for the disaster. Karl Bowditch is court - martialled and discharged. |
| 8 |
39 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 8 |
40 |
Karl Bowditch refused an offer of inducements to betray Karl Bowditch's faith. Gain 2 enemies. |