| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
| 1 |
22 |
A mission goes wrong; Vernie Jones and several others are captured and mistreated by the enemy. Gain Vernie Jones's jailer as an Enemy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
26 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
30 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Vernie Jones's Contacts or Allies betrays Vernie Jones, ending Vernie Jones's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 4 |
30 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
34 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 5 |
35 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 6 |
42 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 3 with the new title Petty Officer, 2nd class. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 7 |
46 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 4 with the new title Petty Officer, 1st class. |