| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 1 |
18 |
Entered a psionic community. |
| 1 |
21 |
Gained a contact. |
| 1 |
21 |
Dropped out of the psionic community. |
| 2 |
21 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
25 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Sylvester Carson's Contacts or Allies betrays Sylvester Carson, ending Sylvester Carson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 3 |
26 |
A notable academic consults with Sylvester Carson about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
| 4 |
30 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 |
33 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 5 |
33 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 5 |
34 |
When dealing with an alien race, Sylvester Carson botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 5 |
34 |
Sylvester Carson have no idea what happened to Sylvester Carson – they found Sylvester Carson's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |