| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 1 |
22 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 2 |
25 |
Melinda Dickman spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 2 |
25 |
Gain a contact in an alien race. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 3 |
28 |
Melinda Dickman have no idea what happened to Melinda Dickman – they found Melinda Dickman's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
31 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
39 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Melinda Dickman's Contacts or Allies betrays Melinda Dickman, ending Melinda Dickman's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 7 |
39 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 7 |
39 |
Became a Army (Army Support) with the new title Private. |
| 7 |
40 |
Given a special assignment or duty in Melinda Dickman's unit. |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Army (Army Support) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |