| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Barbarian |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 2 |
23 |
One of Fred Thomas's pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings Fred Thomas into the criminal underworld. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 3 |
27 |
Works is especially well received and popular, making Fred Thomas a minor celebrity |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 2 with the new title Staff Writer. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 4 |
33 |
Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on Fred Thomas's homeworld. |
| 4 |
34 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
36 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |