Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
20 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
1 |
20 |
Gain a contact. |
1 |
22 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
2 |
25 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
3 |
28 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 3 with the new title Petty Officer, 2nd class. |
4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
4 |
31 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 4 with the new title Petty Officer, 1st class. |
5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
5 |
38 |
Howard Bates foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 5 with the new title Chief Petty Officer. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
6 |
39 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. |
7 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
7 |
39 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
7 |
42 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
7 |
43 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
8 |
43 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
8 |
46 |
Howard Bates run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
9 |
46 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
9 |
50 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
9 |
50 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
10 |
50 |
Voluntarily left Explorer |
10 |
50 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
10 |
50 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
10 |
54 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
11 |
54 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
11 |
54 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
11 |
57 |
Encounter a Psionic institute. |
11 |
57 |
Tested for psionic powers |
11 |
58 |
Forced to muster out. |
12 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
58 |
Retired at age 58. |
12 |
58 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
12 |
60 |
Howard Bates is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
13 |
62 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
13 |
65 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
13 |
66 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
14 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
66 |
Voluntarily left Holy Warrior |
14 |
66 |
Retired. |
14 |
69 |
Gained a contact. |
15 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
71 |
Moved to a new world. |
16 |
74 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |