| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 1 |
20 |
Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 2 |
25 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Courier |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
27 |
Sumner Hughes's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
28 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 5 |
28 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
28 |
Switched to Scout (Explorer) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
32 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 5 |
32 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 3 with the new title Senior Scout. |
| 6 |
32 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 6 |
32 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 6 |
36 |
Sumner Hughes inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 7 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 7 |
36 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
40 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
44 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Sumner Hughes's Contacts or Allies betrays Sumner Hughes, ending Sumner Hughes's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
| 9 |
44 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 9 |
46 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |