| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
20 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Frederic Eade's Contacts or Allies betrays Frederic Eade, ending Frederic Eade's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
20 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 2 |
20 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
23 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
29 |
Victim of a crime |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
35 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 5 |
36 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 6 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 6 |
36 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 6 |
40 |
Frederic Eade have no idea what happened to Frederic Eade – they found Frederic Eade's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |