Term |
Age |
History |
---|
1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
20 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
3 |
26 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
3 |
29 |
Forced out after co-operating with military investigation in commanding officer's illegal activity. |
4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
4 |
29 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
4 |
32 |
Drafted into Engineer/Gunner |
5 |
33 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
5 |
35 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
5 |
37 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
5 |
37 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
6 |
37 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
6 |
41 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
6 |
41 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
7 |
41 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
7 |
43 |
Loy Rice foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
7 |
45 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 3 with the new title Petty Officer, 2nd class. |
8 |
45 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
8 |
46 |
Loy Rice is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
8 |
49 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 4 with the new title Petty Officer, 1st class. |
9 |
49 |
Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
9 |
49 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
9 |
49 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
9 |
50 |
Find valuable salvage. |
9 |
53 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
10 |
53 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
10 |
57 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
11 |
57 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
11 |
61 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 3. |
12 |
61 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
12 |
63 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Loy Rice's Contacts or Allies betrays Loy Rice, ending Loy Rice's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
13 |
63 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
13 |
63 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
13 |
67 |
Loy Rice run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
14 |
67 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
14 |
69 |
Loy Rice is chosen to represent Loy Rice's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
15 |
71 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
71 |
Retired at age 71. |
15 |
71 |
Voluntarily left Mainstream Believer |
15 |
71 |
Retired. |
15 |
74 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
16 |
75 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
77 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
17 |
79 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |