| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
24 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 3 |
28 |
Melba Butler is chosen to represent Melba Butler's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
| 4 |
29 |
Melba Butler accepted an offer of inducements to betray Melba Butler's faith. Gain 150,000 in cash. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 5 |
33 |
Melba Butler spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 5 |
33 |
Melba Butler have no idea what happened to Melba Butler – they found Melba Butler's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 6 |
37 |
Psychologically damaged by Melba Butler's time in the scouts. |
| 7 |
37 |
Became a Noble (Diplomat) with the new title Intern. |
| 7 |
38 |
A family scandal forces Melba Butler out of Melba Butler's position. |
| 8 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 8 |
38 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
41 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 8 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 9 |
42 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
42 |
Retired at age 42. |