| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 1 |
22 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
25 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 3 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 3 |
25 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 3 |
26 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 4 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
| 4 |
26 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
27 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Oma Bates's Contacts or Allies betrays Oma Bates, ending Oma Bates's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 5 |
27 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
28 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Oma Bates's Contacts or Allies betrays Oma Bates, ending Oma Bates's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 6 |
28 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
31 |
Drafted into Surveyor |
| 6 |
32 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |