| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered University. |
| 1 |
20 |
Victim of a crime |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
30 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Walter Howell's Contacts or Allies betrays Walter Howell, ending Walter Howell's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 4 |
32 |
Psychologically damaged by Walter Howell's time in the scouts. |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
34 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |