| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 1 |
22 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Switched to Navy (Line/Crew) with previous rank. |
| 2 |
24 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Alden Ford's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Alden Ford is blamed for the disaster. Alden Ford is court - martialled and discharged. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
| 3 |
26 |
Political upheaval strikes Alden Ford's homeworld, and Alden Ford is caught up in the revolution. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 4 |
29 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 5 |
36 |
Political upheaval strikes Alden Ford's homeworld, and Alden Ford is caught up in the revolution. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 6 |
38 |
Alden Ford's business expands, Alden Ford's corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 6 |
40 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 7 |
40 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 7 |
40 |
Returned to Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 7 |
44 |
Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |