| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
23 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
27 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
31 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Wash Forbes's conscience. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 5 |
31 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
31 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
33 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Wash Forbes's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 |
33 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Wash Forbes, forcing Wash Forbes to leave Wash Forbes's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 |
33 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
33 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
39 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
42 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Wash Forbes's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 7 |
42 |
Wash Forbes's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Wash Forbes start again from scratch. |
| 7 |
42 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
44 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
| 9 |
47 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 9 |
48 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Wash Forbes stranded in the wilderness. |
| 10 |
48 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 10 |
48 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 10 |
48 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 11 |
52 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 11 |
54 |
A good deal ensures Wash Forbes is living the high life for a few years. |
| 12 |
56 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 12 |
57 |
A good deal ensures Wash Forbes is living the high life for a few years. |
| 13 |
60 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 13 |
62 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 13 |
64 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 14 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 |
64 |
Retired at age 64. |