| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered the school of hard knocks. |
| 1 |
22 |
Study Seafarer (Ocean Ships) as a hobby. |
| 1 |
22 |
Failed in the school of hard knocks. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
| 2 |
24 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Eloise Hand Eloise Hand's job. |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 3 |
24 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
25 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 4 |
32 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
33 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
37 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
43 |
Gained a contact. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |