| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 1 |
19 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Elta Egerton's scout ship. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 2 |
25 |
Elta Egerton spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 2 |
25 |
Gain a contact in an alien race. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
| 3 |
26 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
29 |
A good deal ensures Elta Egerton is living the high life for a few years. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
33 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
38 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |