| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 1 |
20 |
When dealing with an alien race, Vernie Hoffman botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 1 |
20 |
Vernie Hoffman have no idea what happened to Vernie Hoffman – they found Vernie Hoffman's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 1 |
22 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
27 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Vernie Hoffman's Contacts or Allies betrays Vernie Hoffman, ending Vernie Hoffman's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
28 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
35 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Vernie Hoffman's conscience. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
37 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Vernie Hoffman's conscience. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
40 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 7 |
43 |
Forced to muster out. |