| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
21 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ara Miles's Contacts or Allies betrays Ara Miles, ending Ara Miles's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
25 |
Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 3 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 3 |
25 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
27 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 4 |
27 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 4 |
30 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Ara Miles's scout ship. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 5 |
31 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 5 |
34 |
Ara Miles survey an alien world. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 6 |
39 |
Ara Miles spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 6 |
39 |
Gain a contact in an alien race. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 2. |