| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 1 |
19 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 2 |
26 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scout (Surveyor) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
28 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Lyle Finnerty's scout ship. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
34 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Lyle Finnerty's Contacts or Allies betrays Lyle Finnerty, ending Lyle Finnerty's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 5 |
34 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Scout (Courier) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
35 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 2. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 6 |
40 |
Gained a contact. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 7 |
45 |
Gained a contact. |
| 8 |
46 |
Voluntarily left Courier |
| 8 |
46 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 8 |
49 |
A good deal ensures Lyle Finnerty is living the high life for a few years. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |