| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered Military Academy(Naval Academy) |
| 1 |
21 |
Study Tactics (Naval) as a hobby. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
24 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 3 |
29 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Foster Powell's actions. Foster Powell actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 4 |
29 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
33 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Foster Powell's Contacts or Allies betrays Foster Powell, ending Foster Powell's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
33 |
Became a Shaper Priest (Academic) with the new title Novice. |
| 5 |
37 |
Opponents of Foster Powell's belief system ambush Foster Powell. |
| 5 |
37 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
37 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
41 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 6 |
41 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 7 |
41 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
44 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Foster Powell from Foster Powell's work. |
| 7 |
45 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 8 |
45 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
45 |
Retired at age 45. |