| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
20 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
26 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Della Johnson stranded in the wilderness. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
33 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
35 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 2 with the new title Warrior. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
40 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Della Johnson's Contacts or Allies betrays Della Johnson, ending Della Johnson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 7 |
40 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 7 |
40 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 7 |
42 |
Della Johnson survey an alien world. |
| 8 |
44 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 8 |
44 |
Switched to Scout (Surveyor) with previous rank. |
| 8 |
46 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Della Johnson's scout ship. |