| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
12 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
12 |
Became a Dolphin Civilian (Nomad). |
| 1 |
14 |
Spend an extensive period living out of water among humans. |
| 1 |
16 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 1 |
16 |
Promoted to Dolphin Civilian (Nomad) rank 1. |
| 2 |
16 |
Continued as Dolphin Civilian (Nomad). |
| 2 |
18 |
To war or insurgency erupts on Ian Cropper's world. Ian Cropper's business or home is destroyed, forcing Ian Cropper into exile. |
| 3 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 3 |
19 |
Ian Cropper's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to bargain with them but fail and the ship is destroyed. |
| 4 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
25 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Ian Cropper stranded in the wilderness. |