| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Cory Bethune's scout ship. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Explorer |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Agent (Law Enforcement) with the new title Rookie. |
| 2 |
23 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Cory Bethune's job. |
| 3 |
23 |
Switched to Scout (Surveyor) with the new title Scout and previous rank. |
| 3 |
24 |
Psychologically damaged by Cory Bethune's time in the scouts. |
| 4 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 4 |
24 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
24 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
28 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Cory Bethune's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 5 |
28 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
30 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Cory Bethune's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 5 |
32 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 6 |
32 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 6 |
34 |
A notable academic consults with Cory Bethune about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 6 |
36 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
| 7 |
36 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
| 7 |
40 |
Opponents of Cory Bethune's belief system ambush Cory Bethune. |
| 7 |
40 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
40 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
42 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 8 |
44 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |