| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
Tom Lyness is blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Tom Lyness's guilt drives Tom Lyness to excel. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
22 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
28 |
Good fortune |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
30 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 4 |
30 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
30 |
Gain Enemy if Tom Lyness don't already have one. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 2 with the new title Warrior. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
35 |
Attacked by enemies that Tom Lyness easily defeat. |
| 5 |
35 |
Gain Enemy if Tom Lyness don't already have one. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
39 |
Tom Lyness run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 |
39 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
40 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 8 |
46 |
Win a prestigious prize for Tom Lyness's work. |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 9 |
47 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 9 |
49 |
Win a prestigious prize for Tom Lyness's work. |
| 9 |
51 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 10 |
51 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 10 |
53 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 10 |
53 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 10 |
53 |
The planetary government interferes with Tom Lyness's research for political or religious reasons. Tom Lyness continue working secretely. |
| 11 |
55 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 11 |
57 |
Make a breakthrough in Tom Lyness's field. |
| 11 |
59 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 4. |
| 12 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
59 |
Retired at age 59. |
| 12 |
59 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 12 |
61 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Tom Lyness's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 12 |
61 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Tom Lyness stranded in the wilderness. |
| 12 |
61 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 12 |
63 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 5. |
| 12 |
63 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 13 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |