| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
20 |
Make a breakthrough in Vernie Pinkerton's field. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
23 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
29 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Vernie Pinkerton's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
29 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
29 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
29 |
The planetary government interferes with Vernie Pinkerton's research for political or religious reasons. Vernie Pinkerton continue working secretely. |
| 3 |
29 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
30 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
31 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 5 |
38 |
Vernie Pinkerton is blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Vernie Pinkerton's guilt drives Vernie Pinkerton to excel. |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 6 |
40 |
Moved to a new world. |