| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
23 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Vance Roberts's conscience. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 2 |
24 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
26 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Vance Roberts's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
26 |
Vance Roberts's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Vance Roberts may salvage what Vance Roberts can and give up. |
| 3 |
26 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
32 |
Win a prestigious prize for Vance Roberts's work. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 5 |
32 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
35 |
Contact with Government. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
39 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was sent to prison. |
| 7 |
40 |
Became a Prisoner (Thug). |
| 7 |
44 |
Offended a prison gang Vance Roberts tried to join. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Prisoner (Thug) rank 1. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Prisoner (Thug). |
| 8 |
48 |
Disgraced. Word of Vance Roberts's criminal past reaches Vance Roberts's homeworld. |
| 9 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
48 |
Retired at age 48. |
| 9 |
48 |
Switched to Prisoner (Fixer) with previous rank. |
| 9 |
49 |
Accused of assaulting a prison guard. |