| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 2 |
26 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Garfield Neal's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Garfield Neal is blamed for the disaster. Garfield Neal is court - martialled and discharged. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
27 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Garfield Neal from Garfield Neal's work. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
33 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Garfield Neal's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
37 |
A good deal ensures Garfield Neal is living the high life for a few years. |
| 5 |
38 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
43 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
48 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 8 |
50 |
Forced to muster out. |