| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
21 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 2 |
21 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
| 2 |
21 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
22 |
Paul Gardiner do not know what happened to Paul Gardiner. There is a gap in Paul Gardiner's memory. |
| 3 |
22 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 3 |
24 |
When dealing with an alien race, Paul Gardiner botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 3 |
24 |
Psychologically damaged by Paul Gardiner's time in the scouts. |
| 4 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
26 |
Switched to Scout (Courier) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
29 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Paul Gardiner's scout ship. |
| 5 |
30 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 5 |
32 |
Paul Gardiner have no idea what happened to Paul Gardiner – they found Paul Gardiner's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 6 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 6 |
32 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
36 |
Attacked by enemies that Paul Gardiner easily defeat. |
| 6 |
36 |
Gain Enemy if Paul Gardiner don't already have one. |
| 7 |
36 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
40 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Paul Gardiner's Contacts or Allies betrays Paul Gardiner, ending Paul Gardiner's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 8 |
40 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
41 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 8 |
41 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 8 |
41 |
Gain Enemy if Paul Gardiner don't already have one. |
| 9 |
44 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
44 |
Retired at age 44. |