| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
22 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
24 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Vertie Wilson's Contacts or Allies betrays Vertie Wilson, ending Vertie Wilson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
27 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Vertie Wilson's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
27 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Vertie Wilson, forcing Vertie Wilson to leave Vertie Wilson's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 |
27 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 3 |
27 |
Gain an Enemy |