| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
21 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
26 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
28 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 3 |
28 |
Gain a contact. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 4 |
33 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Gerhard Rogers's career. |
| 4 |
34 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
38 |
Voluntarily left Barbarian |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 6 |
38 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 6 |
41 |
Gerhard Rogers survey an alien world. |
| 7 |
42 |
Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 7 |
44 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Gerhard Rogers into bankruptcy. Gerhard Rogers salvages what Gerhard Rogers can. |
| 8 |
44 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 8 |
47 |
Spent the college years partying. |
| 8 |
48 |
Graduated. |