| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
| 1 |
19 |
Sent to a very unpleasant region (jungle, swamp, desert, icecap, urban) to battle against guerrilla fighters and rebels. Discharged because of stress, injury or because the government wishes to bury the whole incident. |
| 1 |
19 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 2 |
23 |
Emmett Richards have no idea what happened to Emmett Richards – they found Emmett Richards's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
26 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
31 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Emmett Richards's Contacts or Allies betrays Emmett Richards, ending Emmett Richards's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
31 |
Switched to Scout (Courier) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
35 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Emmett Richards's scout ship. |
| 6 |
35 |
Voluntarily left Courier |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
39 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 7 |
39 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
40 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
45 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |