| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
19 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 2 |
22 |
Buck Peaton have no idea what happened to Buck Peaton – they found Buck Peaton's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
25 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 3 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 4 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 4 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
27 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
34 |
Win a prestigious prize for Buck Peaton's work. |
| 5 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 6 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
35 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |