| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
21 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 2 |
23 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Benton Whitlock's career. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 3 |
29 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 3 with the new title Petty Officer, 2nd class. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 4 |
32 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 4 with the new title Petty Officer, 1st class. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 5 |
38 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Benton Whitlock's actions. Benton Whitlock actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 6 |
41 |
Benton Whitlock's scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster but Benton Whitlock fail to help. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 |
41 |
Psychologically damaged by Benton Whitlock's time in the scouts. |
| 6 |
42 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 7 |
44 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 8 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
| 8 |
44 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
46 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 8 |
48 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 8 |
48 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 9 |
48 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 9 |
50 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 9 |
52 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
| 10 |
52 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 10 |
56 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 11 |
56 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 11 |
56 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 11 |
59 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Benton Whitlock's Contacts or Allies betrays Benton Whitlock, ending Benton Whitlock's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 |
59 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 12 |
63 |
A notable academic consults with Benton Whitlock about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 12 |
63 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
| 13 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 |
63 |
Retired at age 63. |