| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 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. |