| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 1 |
22 |
Mike Carpenter have no idea what happened to Mike Carpenter – they found Mike Carpenter's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Rogue (Enforcer). |
| 2 |
24 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Rogue (Enforcer) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Rogue (Enforcer). |
| 3 |
30 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Mike Carpenter's Contacts or Allies betrays Mike Carpenter, ending Mike Carpenter's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
32 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Mike Carpenter from Mike Carpenter's work. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
38 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |