Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
1 |
19 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
2 |
19 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
2 |
19 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
2 |
20 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Oakley Kirkham's Contacts or Allies betrays Oakley Kirkham, ending Oakley Kirkham's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
3 |
20 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
3 |
20 |
Submitted to the draft. |
3 |
20 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
3 |
23 |
Abuse Oakley Kirkham's position for profit. |
3 |
24 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
4 |
24 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
4 |
26 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
4 |
26 |
Gain a contact. |
4 |
28 |
Commissioned in Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Ensign. |
5 |
28 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
5 |
31 |
Refuse to abuse Oakley Kirkham's position for profit. |
5 |
32 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
6 |
32 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
6 |
36 |
Good fortune |
6 |
36 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) officer rank 3 with the new title Lieutenant. |
7 |
36 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
7 |
37 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
7 |
40 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) officer rank 4 with the new title Commander. |
8 |
40 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
8 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
8 |
40 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
8 |
43 |
Oakley Kirkham foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
8 |
44 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) officer rank 5 with the new title Captain. |
9 |
44 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
9 |
47 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
9 |
48 |
Forced to muster out. |
10 |
48 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
10 |
48 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
10 |
49 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Oakley Kirkham's Contacts or Allies betrays Oakley Kirkham, ending Oakley Kirkham's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
11 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
49 |
Retired at age 49. |
11 |
49 |
Retired. |
11 |
50 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
12 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
54 |
Good fortune. |
13 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |