| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 1 |
21 |
Merritt Black's ship is damaged, and Merritt Black have to hitch-hike Merritt Black's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 1 |
21 |
Gain 5 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
24 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 3 |
25 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 3 |
25 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 3 |
28 |
Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 3 |
29 |
Commissioned in Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Ensign. |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
| 4 |
29 |
Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 4 |
29 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
34 |
Drafted into Explorer |
| 6 |
37 |
Returned to Scout (Explorer). |
| 6 |
38 |
Merritt Black survey an alien world. |
| 6 |
41 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 7 |
41 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 7 |
44 |
Psychologically damaged by Merritt Black's time in the scouts. |