| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
22 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
24 |
Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 2 |
24 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Psion (Adept). |
| 3 |
30 |
Gift causes a former ally to turn on Elmore Paterson and betray Elmore Paterson. One Ally or Contact becomes an Enemy. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
| 4 |
30 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
34 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Elmore Paterson's Contacts or Allies betrays Elmore Paterson, ending Elmore Paterson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 5 |
36 |
Scarred. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 6 |
40 |
Elmore Paterson survey an alien world. |