| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
22 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
26 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 2 with the new title Warrior. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
29 |
Doctor James run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
| 4 |
29 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
29 |
Became a Agent (Law Enforcement) with the new title Rookie. |
| 4 |
31 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Agent (Law Enforcement). |
| 5 |
35 |
An investigation takes on a dangerous turn. |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Agent (Law Enforcement) rank 1 with the new title Corporal. |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Agent (Law Enforcement). |
| 6 |
41 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
41 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 7 |
42 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Doctor James's scout ship. |