| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
20 |
Severely injured. |
| 2 |
20 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
| 2 |
20 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 2 |
24 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 3 |
27 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Herman McDermot's career. |
| 4 |
28 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 4 |
30 |
Herman McDermot is blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Herman McDermot's guilt drives Herman McDermot to excel. |
| 5 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 5 |
30 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
31 |
Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 5 |
31 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 5 |
34 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 6 |
34 |
Became a Psion (Adept). |
| 6 |
35 |
Psionic abilities make Herman McDermot uncomfortable to be around. One contact or ally becomes a rival. |
| 6 |
38 |
Promoted to Psion (Adept) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Psion (Adept). |
| 7 |
42 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 |
42 |
Promoted to Psion (Adept) rank 2. |
| 8 |
42 |
Continued as Psion (Adept). |
| 8 |
44 |
Pick up potentially useful information using Herman McDermot's psychic powers. |
| 8 |
46 |
Promoted to Psion (Adept) rank 3 with the new title Acolyte. |
| 9 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
46 |
Retired at age 46. |
| 9 |
46 |
Continued as Psion (Adept). |
| 9 |
49 |
Gain a contact outside of normal circles. |
| 9 |
50 |
Promoted to Psion (Adept) rank 4. |
| 10 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |