| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 2 |
24 |
Abner Patterson spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 2 |
24 |
Gain a contact in an alien race. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 3 |
29 |
Psychologically damaged by Abner Patterson's time in the scouts. |
| 4 |
29 |
Became a Agent (Law Enforcement) with the new title Rookie. |
| 4 |
31 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
35 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 5 |
35 |
Commissioned in Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Ensign. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
| 6 |
35 |
Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 6 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 6 |
35 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 7 |
39 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 7 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 7 |
39 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
41 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
47 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 2 with the new title Warrior. |
| 9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
47 |
Retired at age 47. |
| 9 |
47 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 9 |
51 |
Forced to muster out. |