| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered Colonial Upbringing. |
| 1 |
19 |
Suffered a deep tragedy. |
| 1 |
26 |
Failed as a colonist. |
| 2 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
29 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Derek Cowen's Contacts or Allies betrays Derek Cowen, ending Derek Cowen's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
29 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 3 |
30 |
Derek Cowen's scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster. Gain a Contact. |
| 3 |
33 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 4 |
33 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 4 |
34 |
Derek Cowen spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 4 |
34 |
Gain a contact in an alien race. |
| 4 |
37 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 2. |
| 5 |
37 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
37 |
Switched to Scout (Courier) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
41 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |