Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
1 |
19 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Orval Hicks's Contacts or Allies betrays Orval Hicks, ending Orval Hicks's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
19 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
2 |
19 |
Submitted to the draft. |
2 |
19 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
2 |
21 |
Orval Hicks foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
2 |
23 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
3 |
23 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
3 |
24 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
3 |
27 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
4 |
27 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
4 |
28 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
4 |
31 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 3 with the new title Petty Officer, 2nd class. |
5 |
31 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
5 |
35 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
5 |
35 |
Gain a contact. |
5 |
35 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 4 with the new title Petty Officer, 1st class. |
6 |
35 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
6 |
37 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
6 |
39 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 5 with the new title Chief Petty Officer. |
7 |
39 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
7 |
40 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
8 |
40 |
Became a Agent (Law Enforcement) with the new title Rookie. |
8 |
44 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Orval Hicks's job. |
9 |
44 |
Continued as Agent (Law Enforcement). |
9 |
45 |
Rewarded for a successful mission. |
9 |
48 |
Promoted to Agent (Law Enforcement) rank 1 with the new title Corporal. |
10 |
48 |
Continued as Agent (Law Enforcement). |
10 |
51 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
10 |
52 |
Promoted to Agent (Law Enforcement) rank 2 with the new title Sergeant. |
11 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |
11 |
52 |
Continued as Agent (Law Enforcement). |
11 |
56 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Orval Hicks's job. |
12 |
56 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
12 |
58 |
A notable academic consults with Orval Hicks about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
12 |
60 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
13 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |