| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
22 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Minor Walsh's Contacts or Allies betrays Minor Walsh, ending Minor Walsh's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 2 |
25 |
Minor Walsh is betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 3 |
27 |
Gained a contact. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 4 |
30 |
Minor Walsh have no idea what happened to Minor Walsh – they found Minor Walsh's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 5 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 5 |
30 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
30 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
32 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 5 |
34 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 6 |
34 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 6 |
35 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 6 |
35 |
Gain a contact. |
| 6 |
38 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 7 |
39 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
42 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 8 |
44 |
Minor Walsh foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 |
46 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 3 with the new title Petty Officer, 2nd class. |
| 9 |
46 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 9 |
49 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |