| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
22 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
24 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
28 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
38 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
| 6 |
42 |
Criticised a questionable political leader on Lucas Foale's homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 6 |
42 |
Public opinion turns on Lucas Foale. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 1. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
| 7 |
44 |
An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding Lucas Foale far from home. |
| 8 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 8 |
44 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 8 |
44 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 8 |
48 |
Abuse Lucas Foale's position for profit. |
| 8 |
48 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 9 |
48 |
Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 9 |
48 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 9 |
52 |
Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |