| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
25 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
28 |
Drafted into Merchant Marine |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 3. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
31 |
A good deal ensures Easter Ward is living the high life for a few years. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
38 |
Easter Ward's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
39 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Easter Ward's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 6 |
39 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
39 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
46 |
Win a prestigious prize for Easter Ward's work. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 8 |
46 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 8 |
46 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 8 |
49 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Easter Ward's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 8 |
49 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Easter Ward stranded in the wilderness. |
| 8 |
49 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |