| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Ansel Bowditch's career. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 2 |
24 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Navy (Line/Crew) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
29 |
Ansel Bowditch foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 3 with the new title Petty Officer, 2nd class. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
35 |
Drafted into Line/Crew |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
| 6 |
38 |
Returned to Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 6 |
40 |
Ansel Bowditch is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 7 |
40 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 7 |
44 |
Ansel Bowditch is caught in the periphery of a scandal. |
| 7 |
44 |
Demoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank -1. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
| 8 |
48 |
A notable academic consults with Ansel Bowditch about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 8 |
48 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 0. |