| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 1 |
20 |
Vernie Barnes befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 2 |
24 |
A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws Vernie Barnes's life into chaos, forcing Vernie Barnes to leave the planet. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 3 |
27 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 4 |
29 |
Vernie Barnes survey an alien world. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 5 |
33 |
When dealing with an alien race, Vernie Barnes botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 5 |
33 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 2. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 6 |
37 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Vernie Barnes's scout ship. |
| 6 |
40 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 7 |
40 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |