| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered Colonial Upbringing. |
| 1 |
19 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 |
26 |
Left the colonies. |
| 2 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
30 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Ethan Staff stranded in the wilderness. |
| 3 |
30 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 3 |
34 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 4 |
34 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 4 |
37 |
Ethan Staff spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 4 |
37 |
Psychologically damaged by Ethan Staff's time in the scouts. |
| 5 |
38 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 5 |
41 |
Ethan Staff inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 |
41 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
42 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
| 7 |
42 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 7 |
43 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 8 |
46 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 8 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 8 |
50 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 9 |
50 |
Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 9 |
50 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 9 |
50 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 9 |
54 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |