| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
| 1 |
22 |
Miles Norman learn something Miles Norman should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Miles Norman can profit from illegally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 2 |
24 |
A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws Miles Norman's life into chaos, forcing Miles Norman to leave the planet. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
25 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 4 |
30 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 5 |
32 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 5 |
36 |
Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
39 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 6 |
40 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
44 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Miles Norman from Miles Norman's work. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
48 |
Win a prestigious prize for Miles Norman's work. |
| 9 |
48 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 9 |
49 |
Win a prestigious prize for Miles Norman's work. |
| 9 |
52 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 9 |
52 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 10 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |