| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
21 |
Gained a contact. |
| 1 |
22 |
Commissioned in Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Ensign. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 2 |
25 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 3 with the new title Lieutenant. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 3 |
29 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 4 with the new title Commander. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 4 |
32 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Melton Fowler's actions. Melton Fowler actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
34 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Melton Fowler's Contacts or Allies betrays Melton Fowler, ending Melton Fowler's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
34 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 6 |
36 |
Melton Fowler have no idea what happened to Melton Fowler – they found Melton Fowler's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 7 |
36 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 7 |
37 |
Join a social movement. |
| 7 |
40 |
Graduated. |
| 8 |
40 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 8 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 8 |
42 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 9 |
44 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
44 |
Retired at age 44. |
| 9 |
44 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 9 |
46 |
A good deal ensures Melton Fowler is living the high life for a few years. |
| 9 |
48 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 10 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
48 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 10 |
50 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Melton Fowler's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 10 |
52 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
| 11 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |