| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 1 |
20 |
Good fortune |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 2 |
23 |
When dealing with an alien race, Alvis Hopkins botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 2 |
23 |
Psychologically damaged by Alvis Hopkins's time in the scouts. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 3 |
30 |
Psychologically damaged by Alvis Hopkins's time in the scouts. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
34 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Alvis Hopkins from Alvis Hopkins's work. |