| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
21 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
24 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
26 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 4 |
28 |
Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 4 |
32 |
Harper Mills is forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did Harper Mills get too close to? |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 5 |
35 |
Harper Mills accepted an offer of inducements to betray Harper Mills's faith. Gain 220,000 in cash. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
| 6 |
36 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
39 |
Harper Mills do not know what happened to Harper Mills. There is a gap in Harper Mills's memory. |
| 7 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 7 |
39 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 7 |
39 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 7 |
41 |
A good deal ensures Harper Mills is living the high life for a few years. |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
47 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |