| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
| 1 |
22 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 1 |
22 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Marine (Ground Assault). |
| 2 |
24 |
A mission goes wrong and Hughie McKerras is stranded behind enemy lines. Ejected from the service. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
25 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 4 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 4 |
25 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
29 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
30 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 5 |
33 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 6 |
33 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
34 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Hughie McKerras's Contacts or Allies betrays Hughie McKerras, ending Hughie McKerras's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
34 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 7 |
38 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Hughie McKerras's scout ship. |
| 7 |
38 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |