| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
20 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
26 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
29 |
Win a prestigious prize for Admiral Herrera's work. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
32 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 4 |
34 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
38 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was sent to prison. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Prisoner (Fixer). |
| 6 |
42 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
42 |
Switched to Prisoner (Thug) with previous rank. |
| 7 |
44 |
Assigned to difficult or backbreaking labour. |