| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 1 |
22 |
Reese Clarke's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to bargain with them but fail and the ship is destroyed. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
26 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Reese Clarke's Contacts or Allies betrays Reese Clarke, ending Reese Clarke's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
30 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
30 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
30 |
The planetary government interferes with Reese Clarke's research for political or religious reasons. Reese Clarke continue working secretely. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
32 |
Reese Clarke's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Reese Clarke start again from scratch. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
35 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 5 |
38 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 6 |
38 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
39 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
47 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 3. |