| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Otis Bain spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 1 |
20 |
Otis Bain have no idea what happened to Otis Bain – they found Otis Bain's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Switched to Scout (Courier) with previous rank. |
| 2 |
23 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 3 |
28 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Courier |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
34 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
36 |
Otis Bain's business or ship thrives. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 6 |
41 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 7 |
41 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 7 |
44 |
A notable academic consults with Otis Bain about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 7 |
45 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |