| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
22 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
| 2 |
22 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
28 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
33 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Horace Philpot's Contacts or Allies betrays Horace Philpot, ending Horace Philpot's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 5 |
33 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
33 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 5 |
35 |
Horace Philpot survey an alien world. |