| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
Curtis Thomas is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 2 |
20 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
21 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
25 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Curtis Thomas's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
25 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
25 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
25 |
The planetary government interferes with Curtis Thomas's research for political or religious reasons. Curtis Thomas continue working secretely. |
| 3 |
25 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
30 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
35 |
Make a breakthrough in Curtis Thomas's field. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
40 |
Make a breakthrough in Curtis Thomas's field. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
42 |
Make a breakthrough in Curtis Thomas's field. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
46 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 8 |
48 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 9 |
48 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 9 |
51 |
Curtis Thomas spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 9 |
51 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |