| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
19 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 2 |
19 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 2 |
19 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
20 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Riley Bowman's Contacts or Allies betrays Riley Bowman, ending Riley Bowman's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
20 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 3 |
20 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
20 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 3 |
21 |
Riley Bowman have no idea what happened to Riley Bowman – they found Riley Bowman's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 4 |
21 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
25 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 5 |
25 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
28 |
Riley Bowman do not know what happened to Riley Bowman. There is a gap in Riley Bowman's memory. |
| 6 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 6 |
28 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
29 |
Find valuable salvage. |