| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 1 |
21 |
Zachary Marshall have no idea what happened to Zachary Marshall – they found Zachary Marshall's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 2 |
23 |
A notable academic consults with Zachary Marshall about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 3 |
25 |
Voluntarily left Mainstream Believer |
| 3 |
25 |
Returned to Scout (Surveyor). |
| 3 |
27 |
Zachary Marshall's ship is damaged, and Zachary Marshall have to hitch-hike Zachary Marshall's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 3 |
27 |
Gain 1 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
30 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |