| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
John Ortiz is blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. John Ortiz's guilt drives John Ortiz to excel. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
21 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 3 |
24 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
25 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
25 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
25 |
The planetary government interferes with John Ortiz's research for political or religious reasons. John Ortiz continue working secretely. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
31 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts John Ortiz from John Ortiz's work. |
| 5 |
32 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 5 |
32 |
Returned to Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 5 |
33 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 6 |
39 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 7 |
40 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 7 |
41 |
John Ortiz foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 8 |
44 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
44 |
Retired at age 44. |