| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Verner Ames's Contacts or Allies betrays Verner Ames, ending Verner Ames's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 2 |
22 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Agent (Law Enforcement) with the new title Rookie. |
| 2 |
23 |
An investigation takes on a dangerous turn. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Agent (Law Enforcement) rank 1 with the new title Corporal. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Agent (Law Enforcement). |
| 3 |
29 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Verner Ames's job. |
| 4 |
29 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
| 4 |
31 |
Gained a contact. |
| 4 |
33 |
Commissioned in Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Lieutenant. |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) officer rank 2 with the new title Captain. |
| 5 |
33 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Support (Marine). |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 5 |
35 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 6 |
39 |
Verner Ames is chosen to represent Verner Ames's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 7 |
43 |
Verner Ames retreat from the mundane world for a time in the hope of a revelation, although this affects
your work and relationships. |