| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
21 |
Murphy Shapter is falsely accused for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Gain the officer who blamed Murphy Shapter as an Enemy. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
24 |
Murphy Shapter run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
28 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
29 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Murphy Shapter's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
29 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
35 |
Make a breakthrough in Murphy Shapter's field. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 6 |
36 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
36 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 6 |
40 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
44 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 8 |
44 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 8 |
44 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 8 |
47 |
Murphy Shapter faith is shaken. |
| 9 |
48 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
| 9 |
51 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 |
52 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
| 10 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |