| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered University. |
| 1 |
19 |
War breaks out, triggering a mandatory draft. |
| 1 |
19 |
Used social standing to avoid the draft. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated with honors. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 2 |
24 |
Dayton Dickman have no idea what happened to Dayton Dickman – they found Dayton Dickman's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
32 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
36 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Dayton Dickman's conscience. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
38 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |