| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 1 |
19 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Missionary/Humanitarian |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
23 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Columbus Desmond's career. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 3 |
28 |
Columbus Desmond is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Switched to Navy (Flight) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
33 |
Columbus Desmond foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 3 with the new title Petty Officer, 2nd class. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 5 |
38 |
Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
| 6 |
38 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 6 |
40 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
45 |
A good deal ensures Columbus Desmond is living the high life for a few years. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
50 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Columbus Desmond's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 9 |
50 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 9 |
54 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 9 |
54 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 10 |
54 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 10 |
57 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 11 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
57 |
Retired at age 57. |
| 11 |
57 |
Switched to Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 11 |
61 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 |
61 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
| 12 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
61 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 12 |
62 |
Columbus Desmond retreat from the mundane world for a time in the hope of a revelation, although this affects
your work and relationships. |
| 12 |
65 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 2 with the new title Lay Preacher. |
| 13 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 |
65 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 13 |
68 |
Columbus Desmond is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
| 14 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 |
69 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 14 |
70 |
Columbus Desmond is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
| 14 |
73 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 3 with the new title Priest. |
| 15 |
73 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 |
73 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 15 |
75 |
Columbus Desmond accepted an offer of inducements to betray Columbus Desmond's faith. Gain 430,000 in cash. |
| 15 |
77 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 4 with the new title Senior Priest. |
| 16 |
77 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |