| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
19 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
25 |
Make a breakthrough in Merritt Diaz's field. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
30 |
Win a prestigious prize for Merritt Diaz's work. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
34 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Merritt Diaz's conscience. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 4. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Returned to Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
36 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Merritt Diaz, forcing Merritt Diaz to leave Merritt Diaz's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 |
36 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 6 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
39 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Merritt Diaz's Contacts or Allies betrays Merritt Diaz, ending Merritt Diaz's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 7 |
39 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 7 |
39 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 7 |
41 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 8 |
43 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 8 |
43 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 8 |
44 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 9 |
47 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 9 |
47 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 9 |
47 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 9 |
51 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 9 |
51 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 9 |
51 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 3 with the new title Petty Officer, 2nd class. |
| 10 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
51 |
Retired at age 51. |
| 10 |
51 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 10 |
51 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 10 |
51 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 10 |
52 |
Merritt Diaz join a gambling circle on board. |
| 10 |
55 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 10 |
55 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 4 with the new title Petty Officer, 1st class. |
| 11 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
55 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 11 |
55 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 11 |
55 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 11 |
57 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. |
| 11 |
59 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 5 with the new title Chief Petty Officer. |
| 12 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
59 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 12 |
60 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. |
| 13 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 |
60 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 13 |
62 |
Merritt Diaz is chosen to represent Merritt Diaz's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
| 13 |
64 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
| 14 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 |
64 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
| 14 |
66 |
Gained a contact. |
| 15 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |