| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 1 |
19 |
Squire Bishop have no idea what happened to Squire Bishop – they found Squire Bishop's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 2 |
26 |
Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 3 |
27 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Squire Bishop's scout ship. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
31 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Squire Bishop's Contacts or Allies betrays Squire Bishop, ending Squire Bishop's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 5 |
31 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
33 |
Gained a contact. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
38 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 7 |
38 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
38 |
Retired at age 38. |
| 7 |
38 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 7 |
40 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 7 |
42 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
| 8 |
42 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
42 |
Voluntarily left Mainstream Believer |
| 8 |
42 |
Retired. |
| 8 |
45 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |