| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
22 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 1 |
22 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 1 |
22 |
Gain Enemy if Houston Holmes don't already have one. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
24 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
30 |
Win a prestigious prize for Houston Holmes's work. |
| 3 |
30 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
31 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
34 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 |
34 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 5 |
37 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Houston Holmes's scout ship. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 6 |
38 |
Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 6 |
38 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 6 |
38 |
Switched to Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman and previous rank. |
| 6 |
40 |
Abuse Houston Holmes's position for profit. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 7 |
45 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Houston Holmes's career. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 8 |
46 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 8 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 8 |
50 |
Houston Holmes is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 9 |
50 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 9 |
51 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 10 |
54 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 10 |
55 |
Houston Holmes do not know what happened to Houston Holmes. There is a gap in Houston Holmes's memory. |
| 11 |
55 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 11 |
56 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Houston Holmes has become Houston Holmes's superior. |
| 11 |
59 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
| 12 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
59 |
Retired at age 59. |
| 12 |
59 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
| 12 |
63 |
Houston Holmes retreat from the mundane world for a time in the hope of a revelation, although this affects
your work and relationships. |
| 12 |
63 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 12 |
63 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 2 with the new title Combat Leader. |
| 13 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 |
63 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
| 13 |
67 |
Houston Holmes is chosen to represent Houston Holmes's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
| 13 |
67 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 3 with the new title Force Commander. |
| 14 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 |
67 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
| 14 |
71 |
Houston Holmes is chosen to represent Houston Holmes's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
| 14 |
71 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 4 with the new title Area Commander. |
| 15 |
71 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |