| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 2 |
24 |
When dealing with an alien race, Elbert Nicol botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 2 |
24 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scout (Explorer) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
29 |
Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 4 |
31 |
Good fortune |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 5 |
36 |
Elbert Nicol survey an alien world. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 6 |
41 |
Elbert Nicol's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to bargain with them but fail and the ship is destroyed. |
| 6 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |