| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
21 |
Nearly killed. Owe 17,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
24 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 2 |
25 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 3 |
25 |
Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 3 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
| 3 |
25 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
27 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 4 |
29 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
30 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 5 |
33 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
33 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
36 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
40 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Claud Gibson's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 6 |
40 |
Claud Gibson's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Claud Gibson may salvage what Claud Gibson can and give up. |
| 6 |
40 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 6 |
41 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 7 |
41 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
42 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 7 |
45 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
| 8 |
45 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
45 |
Retired at age 45. |