| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 1 |
22 |
Mary Ross have no idea what happened to Mary Ross – they found Mary Ross's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
23 |
Scarred. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 3 |
23 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
23 |
Switched to Scout (Surveyor) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
25 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Mary Ross's scout ship. |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 4 |
29 |
Psychologically damaged by Mary Ross's time in the scouts. |
| 5 |
29 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
32 |
Find Ancient Technology. |
| 5 |
33 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 6 |
33 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
36 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 7 |
37 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
39 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Mary Ross's conscience. |
| 7 |
41 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 8 |
41 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
41 |
Retired at age 41. |
| 8 |
41 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
43 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Mary Ross's conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 8 |
45 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 9 |
45 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
45 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 9 |
46 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 9 |
49 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |