| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
| 1 |
19 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
22 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 |
23 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
25 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Grant Read stranded in the wilderness. |
| 4 |
25 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
29 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
32 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Grant Read's Contacts or Allies betrays Grant Read, ending Grant Read's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
32 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 6 |
35 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 6 |
36 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
| 7 |
36 |
Voluntarily left Mainstream Believer |
| 7 |
36 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 7 |
39 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 8 |
40 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 8 |
42 |
Grant Read's ship is damaged, and Grant Read have to hitch-hike Grant Read's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 8 |
42 |
Gain 5 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 9 |
42 |
Returned to Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 9 |
46 |
Grant Read accepted an offer of inducements to betray Grant Read's faith. Gain 420,000 in cash. |