| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 1 |
19 |
Ed McKerras have no idea what happened to Ed McKerras – they found Ed McKerras's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
21 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ed McKerras's Contacts or Allies betrays Ed McKerras, ending Ed McKerras's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
21 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 3 |
21 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
22 |
Ed McKerras do not know what happened to Ed McKerras. There is a gap in Ed McKerras's memory. |
| 4 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
| 4 |
22 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
25 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 4 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 5 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 5 |
26 |
Became a Noble (Administrator) with the new title Assistant. |
| 5 |
28 |
Good fortune |
| 5 |
30 |
Promoted to Noble (Administrator) rank 1 with the new title Clerk. |
| 6 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
30 |
Switched to Noble (Dilettante) with previous rank. |
| 6 |
32 |
Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 6 |
34 |
Promoted to Noble (Dilettante) rank 2 with the new title Ingrate. |
| 7 |
34 |
Continued as Noble (Dilettante). |
| 7 |
35 |
Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 7 |
38 |
Promoted to Noble (Dilettante) rank 3. |