| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
22 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
24 |
Win a prestigious prize for James Ferguson's work. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 3 |
30 |
When dealing with an alien race, James Ferguson botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 3 |
30 |
Psychologically damaged by James Ferguson's time in the scouts. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 4 |
31 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
37 |
Refuse to abuse James Ferguson's position for profit. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 6 |
42 |
Good fortune |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 7 |
43 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on James Ferguson's actions. James Ferguson actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 8 |
48 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 3 with the new title Petty Officer, 2nd class. |
| 9 |
50 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 9 |
52 |
Good fortune |
| 9 |
54 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 4 with the new title Petty Officer, 1st class. |
| 10 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
54 |
Retired at age 54. |
| 10 |
54 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 10 |
57 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 10 |
58 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 5 with the new title Chief Petty Officer. |
| 11 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
58 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 11 |
60 |
Abuse James Ferguson's position for profit. |
| 11 |
62 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 6 with the new title Master Chief. |
| 11 |
62 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 12 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
62 |
Retired. |
| 12 |
63 |
Accused of a crime. |
| 13 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |