| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 1 |
20 |
Merton Rand inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 |
20 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 2 |
20 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
21 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Merton Rand's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 2 |
24 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 3 |
24 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
29 |
Drafted into Courier |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
| 5 |
32 |
Switched to Scout (Courier) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
35 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 6 |
38 |
When dealing with an alien race, Merton Rand botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 6 |
38 |
Merton Rand's ship is damaged, and Merton Rand have to hitch-hike Merton Rand's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 6 |
38 |
Gain 3 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 7 |
40 |
Voluntarily left Courier |
| 7 |
40 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 7 |
44 |
A notable academic consults with Merton Rand about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |