| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
19 |
Bessie Lyness run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
23 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Bessie Lyness's career. |
| 2 |
23 |
Commissioned in Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Ensign. |
| 2 |
23 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
| 3 |
23 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 3 |
26 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 3 with the new title Lieutenant. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 4 |
31 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Bessie Lyness's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Bessie Lyness is blamed for the disaster. Bessie Lyness is court - martialled and discharged. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 4 with the new title Commander. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 5 |
33 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 5 with the new title Captain. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 6 |
39 |
Scarred. |
| 7 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 7 |
39 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
43 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
47 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
47 |
Retired at age 47. |