| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered Colonial Upbringing. |
| 1 |
19 |
Expand the field of Seafarer (Ocean Ships), but gain a Rival in Tom Hughes's former tutor. |
| 1 |
25 |
Left the colonies. |
| 2 |
25 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 2 |
27 |
Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
| 3 |
27 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 3 |
28 |
When dealing with an alien race, Tom Hughes botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 3 |
28 |
Tom Hughes have no idea what happened to Tom Hughes – they found Tom Hughes's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 4 |
31 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
31 |
Switched to Scout (Surveyor) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
35 |
Tom Hughes's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to bargain with them but fail and the ship is destroyed. |
| 5 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
| 5 |
35 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
35 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
39 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 5 |
39 |
Gain a contact. |
| 5 |
39 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 5 |
39 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 6 |
39 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 6 |
43 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 |
43 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |