| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 1 |
22 |
Gained a contact. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Switched to Scout (Surveyor) with previous rank. |
| 2 |
24 |
John Daniels have no idea what happened to John Daniels – they found John Daniels's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Marine (Marine Support) with the new title Marine. |
| 3 |
28 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 3 |
28 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 |
28 |
Voluntarily left Marine Support |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
33 |
Accused of a crime |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Prisoner (Fixer). |
| 6 |
37 |
A guard takes a dislike to John Daniels. |
| 7 |
40 |
Switched to Prisoner (Inmate) with previous rank. |
| 7 |
44 |
Disgraced. Word of John Daniels's criminal past reaches John Daniels's homeworld. |
| 8 |
44 |
Returned to Prisoner (Fixer). |
| 8 |
46 |
Beaten by a prison gang. |
| 8 |
46 |
Nearly killed. Owe 45,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
48 |
Returned to Prisoner (Inmate). |
| 9 |
52 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |