| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 1 |
18 |
Entered a psionic community. |
| 1 |
19 |
War breaks out, triggering a mandatory draft. |
| 1 |
19 |
Fled from the draft. |
| 1 |
19 |
Dropped out of the psionic community. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
23 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 3 |
23 |
Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 3 |
23 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
26 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Otto Thompson's Contacts or Allies betrays Otto Thompson, ending Otto Thompson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
30 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 5 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 5 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
34 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |