Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Academy (Military Academy). |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
1 |
20 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Kelly Arnold's scout ship. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
2 |
24 |
Kelly Arnold's ship is damaged, and Kelly Arnold have to hitch-hike Kelly Arnold's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
2 |
24 |
Gain 4 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
3 |
24 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
3 |
26 |
Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
3 |
28 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
3 |
28 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
4 |
28 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
4 |
29 |
Kelly Arnold's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
5 |
29 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
5 |
31 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
6 |
33 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
6 |
37 |
Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
6 |
37 |
Commissioned in Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Ensign. |
6 |
37 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
7 |
37 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
7 |
38 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
7 |
41 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 3 with the new title Lieutenant. |
8 |
41 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
8 |
42 |
Abuse Kelly Arnold's position for profit. |
8 |
45 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 4 with the new title Commander. |
9 |
45 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
9 |
48 |
Abuse Kelly Arnold's position for profit. |
9 |
49 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 5 with the new title Captain. |
10 |
49 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
10 |
53 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
10 |
53 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 6 with the new title Admiral. |
11 |
53 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
11 |
55 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Kelly Arnold's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Kelly Arnold is blamed for the disaster. Kelly Arnold is court - martialled and discharged. |
12 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
55 |
Retired at age 55. |