| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 1 |
19 |
When dealing with an alien race, Carl Stephens botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 1 |
19 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 2 |
26 |
Gained a contact. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 3 |
27 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Carl Stephens's scout ship. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 4 |
34 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 5 |
36 |
Psychologically damaged by Carl Stephens's time in the scouts. |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 6 |
37 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 7 |
44 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |