Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
21 |
Good fortune |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
2 |
25 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
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 |
28 |
Hobson Jephcots is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
4 |
28 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
4 |
29 |
A mission goes wrong and Hobson Jephcots is stranded behind enemy lines. Ejected from the service. |
5 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
5 |
29 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
6 |
33 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
6 |
35 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
7 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
7 |
35 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
7 |
38 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Hobson Jephcots's Contacts or Allies betrays Hobson Jephcots, ending Hobson Jephcots's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
8 |
38 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
8 |
40 |
A notable academic consults with Hobson Jephcots about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
9 |
42 |
Voluntarily left Missionary/Humanitarian |
9 |
42 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
10 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
10 |
48 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
10 |
48 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
10 |
48 |
Gain Enemy if Hobson Jephcots don't already have one. |
10 |
50 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |