| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
20 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
25 |
Gained a contact. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
27 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Wash Bowditch's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
27 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
27 |
Nearly killed. Owe 11,250 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
27 |
The planetary government interferes with Wash Bowditch's research for political or religious reasons. Wash Bowditch continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
27 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
34 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
36 |
Wash Bowditch is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 5 |
38 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 6 |
39 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 7 |
46 |
Gained a contact. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 8 |
49 |
Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 8 |
50 |
Commissioned in Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Ensign. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
| 9 |
50 |
Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 9 |
50 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 9 |
51 |
Wash Bowditch learn something Wash Bowditch should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Wash Bowditch can profit from illegally. |
| 9 |
54 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 10 |
54 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 10 |
55 |
Political upheaval strikes Wash Bowditch's homeworld, and Wash Bowditch is caught up in the revolution. |
| 10 |
58 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 2 with the new title Settler. |
| 11 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
58 |
Retired at age 58. |
| 11 |
58 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 11 |
60 |
Wash Bowditch is rewarded for Wash Bowditch's diligence or cunning. |
| 11 |
62 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 3. |
| 12 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
62 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 12 |
63 |
Gained a contact. |
| 12 |
66 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 4 with the new title Explorer. |
| 13 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 |
66 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 13 |
69 |
Wash Bowditch gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 13 |
70 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 14 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 |
70 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 14 |
73 |
Wash Bowditch retreat from the mundane world for a time in the hope of a revelation, although this affects
your work and relationships. |
| 15 |
74 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |