| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered a spacer community. |
| 1 |
20 |
Suffered a deep tragedy. |
| 1 |
19 |
Left the spacer community. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 2 |
20 |
Melvin Cheyne have no idea what happened to Melvin Cheyne – they found Melvin Cheyne's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 |
20 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 3 |
20 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
24 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Melvin Cheyne's Contacts or Allies betrays Melvin Cheyne, ending Melvin Cheyne's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
24 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
25 |
Win a prestigious prize for Melvin Cheyne's work. |
| 4 |
28 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |