Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
1 |
19 |
Drafted into Line/Crew |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
2 |
26 |
Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
2 |
26 |
Commissioned in Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Ensign. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
3 |
27 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Wheeler Fitzgerald's career. |
4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
4 |
30 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
4 |
33 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Wheeler Fitzgerald has become Wheeler Fitzgerald's superior. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
5 |
38 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 2 with the new title Lay Preacher. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
6 |
41 |
A notable academic consults with Wheeler Fitzgerald about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
7 |
44 |
Wheeler Fitzgerald is caught in the periphery of a scandal. |
7 |
44 |
Demoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
8 |
48 |
Wheeler Fitzgerald is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
8 |
50 |
Forced to muster out. |
9 |
50 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
9 |
51 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
9 |
51 |
The planetary government interferes with Wheeler Fitzgerald's research for political or religious reasons. Wheeler Fitzgerald continue working secretely. |
10 |
54 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
10 |
57 |
Moved to a new world. |
10 |
58 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
11 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
58 |
Retired at age 58. |
11 |
58 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
11 |
58 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
11 |
58 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
11 |
62 |
Win a prestigious prize for Wheeler Fitzgerald's work. |
12 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
62 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
12 |
65 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
13 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |