| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 1 |
22 |
Gained a contact. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 2 |
25 |
Francis Wigram have no idea what happened to Francis Wigram – they found Francis Wigram's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 3 |
27 |
An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding Francis Wigram far from home. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
37 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Francis Wigram's Contacts or Allies betrays Francis Wigram, ending Francis Wigram's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
37 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 7 |
38 |
A sudden war destroys Francis Wigram's trade routes and contacts, forcing Francis Wigram to flee that region of space. |
| 7 |
38 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |