| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
12 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
| 1 |
12 |
Became a Dolphin Civilian (Nomad). |
| 1 |
14 |
Helmer Kerran have a chance to travel offworld on business and spend a long time in space. |
| 1 |
16 |
Promoted to Dolphin Civilian (Nomad) rank 1. |
| 2 |
16 |
Continued as Dolphin Civilian (Nomad). |
| 2 |
20 |
Helmer Kerran fail to rescue a high-status swimmer who was lost at sea. |
| 2 |
20 |
Promoted to Dolphin Civilian (Nomad) rank 2 with the new title Pod Leader. |
| 3 |
20 |
Continued as Dolphin Civilian (Nomad). |
| 3 |
21 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
24 |
Promoted to Dolphin Civilian (Nomad) rank 3. |
| 4 |
24 |
Continued as Dolphin Civilian (Nomad). |
| 4 |
26 |
Helmer Kerran volunteer for a research project to test new waldo equipment or cybernetics to improve the lives of
other Dolphins. Gain a Contact in the research field. |
| 4 |
28 |
Promoted to Dolphin Civilian (Nomad) rank 4. |
| 5 |
28 |
Voluntarily left Nomad |
| 5 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Guardian (Dolphin Military). |
| 5 |
28 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
28 |
Became a Dolphin Military (Sea Patrol) with the new title Private. |
| 5 |
30 |
An ambitious planetary operation goes badly wrong leaving Helmer Kerran beached ashore without functional protective gear. Dehydration and skin damage requires lengthy recovery. |
| 6 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Infantry (Army). |
| 6 |
30 |
Returned to Dolphin Civilian (Nomad). |
| 6 |
34 |
A war or insurgency erupts on Helmer Kerran's world. Helmer Kerran is drafted into the military. |
| 7 |
34 |
Switched to Dolphin Military (Guardian) with previous rank. |
| 7 |
35 |
An investigation uncovers links between Helmer Kerran's unit’s commander and a radical faction. |
| 8 |
35 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 8 |
39 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 8 |
39 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |
| 9 |
39 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 9 |
42 |
Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 1 Contacts. |
| 10 |
43 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 10 |
45 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 |
47 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 2 with the new title Staff Writer. |
| 11 |
47 |
Voluntarily left Journalist |
| 11 |
47 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 11 |
47 |
Returned to Dolphin Civilian (Nomad). |
| 11 |
48 |
One of Helmer Kerran's friends becomes involved with a revolutionary political faction advocating Dolphin
rights. Helmer Kerran is caught up in the investigation and lose Helmer Kerran's job. |
| 12 |
48 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 12 |
52 |
Helmer Kerran come into conflict with a splinter group Helmer Kerran's own religion which maintains Helmer Kerran's version is the wrong one. Gain 2 Rivals. |
| 13 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |
| 13 |
52 |
Returned to Dolphin Civilian (Nomad). |
| 13 |
54 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |