| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered a spacer community. |
| 1 |
20 |
Spent the college years partying. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
24 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Gilbert Foale's Contacts or Allies betrays Gilbert Foale, ending Gilbert Foale's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
28 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 4 |
29 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 5 |
34 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Gilbert Foale's actions. Gilbert Foale actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 6 |
34 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 6 |
36 |
Gilbert Foale is chosen to represent Gilbert Foale's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
| 6 |
38 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
| 7 |
41 |
Opponents of Gilbert Foale's belief system ambush Gilbert Foale. |
| 7 |
41 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 8 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 8 |
42 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 8 |
42 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 8 |
46 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |