| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
22 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ulysses Reed's Contacts or Allies betrays Ulysses Reed, ending Ulysses Reed's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 2 |
25 |
Ulysses Reed spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 2 |
25 |
Gain a contact in an alien race. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 3 |
28 |
Gained a contact. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 4 |
33 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Ulysses Reed's scout ship. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Scout (Explorer) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
36 |
Psychologically damaged by Ulysses Reed's time in the scouts. |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
38 |
Make a breakthrough in Ulysses Reed's field. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 7 |
40 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 7 |
42 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
44 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
44 |
Retired at age 44. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 8 |
48 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Ulysses Reed stranded in the wilderness. |
| 9 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |