| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 1 |
21 |
Charles Keating survey an alien world. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 2 |
25 |
Psychologically damaged by Charles Keating's time in the scouts. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 3 |
27 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Charles Keating's scout ship. |
| 3 |
30 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
31 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 |
31 |
The planetary government interferes with Charles Keating's research for political or religious reasons. Charles Keating continue working secretely. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |