| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
20 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts West Middlemiss from West Middlemiss's work. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 2 |
26 |
West Middlemiss inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 3 |
26 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 3 |
27 |
Nearly killed. Owe 45,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 4 |
30 |
Opponents of West Middlemiss's belief system ambush West Middlemiss. |
| 4 |
30 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 5 |
30 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
33 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of West Middlemiss's Contacts or Allies betrays West Middlemiss, ending West Middlemiss's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 6 |
33 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
37 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 7 |
37 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
41 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |