| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
12 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
12 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
12 |
Became a Dolphin Military (Guardian). |
| 1 |
14 |
An ambitious planetary operation goes badly wrong leaving Melba Mathew beached ashore without functional protective gear. Dehydration and skin damage requires lengthy recovery. |
| 2 |
14 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 2 |
14 |
Became a Dolphin Civilian (Nomad). |
| 2 |
18 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 |
18 |
Promoted to Dolphin Civilian (Nomad) rank 1. |
| 3 |
18 |
Continued as Dolphin Civilian (Nomad). |
| 3 |
20 |
A purist political party comes to power on Melba Mathew's world making trouble for uplifted Dolphins and costing Melba Mathew Melba Mathew's job. Gain a purist political militant as an Enemy |
| 4 |
20 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 4 |
21 |
Melba Mathew come into conflict with a splinter group Melba Mathew's own religion which maintains Melba Mathew's version is the wrong one. Gain 2 Rivals. |
| 5 |
21 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 5 |
25 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Melba Mathew's scout ship. |
| 5 |
25 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |