| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 1 |
19 |
Nels Fletcher have no idea what happened to Nels Fletcher – they found Nels Fletcher's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
23 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 3 |
23 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
26 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 4 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
| 4 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
30 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 4 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 5 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
34 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 6 |
34 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
37 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
39 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Nels Fletcher's conscience. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 7 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |