| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 1 |
20 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Orval Fleming from Orval Fleming's work. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 2 |
23 |
Win a prestigious prize for Orval Fleming's work. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
27 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Orval Fleming stranded in the wilderness. |
| 4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 4 |
27 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
29 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
32 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 6 |
35 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 6 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
36 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 7 |
36 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 7 |
40 |
Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 7 |
40 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 7 |
40 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |
| 8 |
40 |
Voluntarily left Journalist |
| 8 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 8 |
40 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
42 |
Drafted into Merchant Marine |
| 8 |
44 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 9 |
44 |
Returned to Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 9 |
46 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 |
48 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |