| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 1 |
18 |
Entered a psionic community. |
| 1 |
21 |
Spent the college years partying. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. Gain an rival who is upset that Spencer Johnson left the community. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
| 2 |
23 |
Given a special assignment or duty in Spencer Johnson's unit. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Army (Cavalry). |
| 3 |
29 |
Gained a contact. |
| 3 |
30 |
Commissioned in Army (Cavalry) with the new title Lieutenant. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) officer rank 2 with the new title Captain. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Army (Cavalry). |
| 4 |
31 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Spencer Johnson's career. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) officer rank 3 with the new title Major. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Army (Cavalry). |
| 5 |
35 |
Sent to a very unpleasant region (jungle, swamp, desert, icecap, urban) to battle against guerrilla fighters and rebels. Discharged because of stress, injury or because the government wishes to bury the whole incident. |
| 5 |
35 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 6 |
39 |
Psychologically damaged by Spencer Johnson's time in the scouts. |
| 7 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 7 |
39 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 7 |
39 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 7 |
41 |
Spencer Johnson join a gambling circle on board. |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |