| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
19 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
24 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
30 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
30 |
The planetary government interferes with Melton Head's research for political or religious reasons. Melton Head continue working secretely. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
33 |
A rival researcher blackens Melton Head's name or steals Melton Head's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
38 |
Win a prestigious prize for Melton Head's work. |
| 5 |
38 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 6 |
40 |
A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws Melton Head's life into chaos, forcing Melton Head to leave the planet. |
| 7 |
40 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
43 |
Drafted into Law Enforcement |