| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 1 |
22 |
Samuel Mason survey an alien world. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 2 |
23 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Samuel Mason's scout ship. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 3 |
30 |
Samuel Mason have no idea what happened to Samuel Mason – they found Samuel Mason's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
32 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Samuel Mason's Contacts or Allies betrays Samuel Mason, ending Samuel Mason's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
| 5 |
32 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
35 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 6 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 6 |
35 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
| 6 |
37 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Marine (Ground Assault). |
| 7 |
43 |
A mission goes wrong and Samuel Mason is stranded behind enemy lines. Ejected from the service. |