| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 2 |
25 |
Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 2 |
26 |
Commissioned in Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Ensign. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 3 |
30 |
Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
34 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
37 |
Make a breakthrough in Carleton Pabst's field. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
39 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 6 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
45 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Carleton Pabst's Contacts or Allies betrays Carleton Pabst, ending Carleton Pabst's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
45 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 8 |
45 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
49 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
49 |
Retired at age 49. |