| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
| 1 |
20 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 2 |
21 |
Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on Ludwig Shaw's homeworld. |
| 2 |
24 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 3 |
28 |
One of Ludwig Shaw's pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings Ludwig Shaw into the criminal underworld. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 2 with the new title Staff Writer. |
| 4 |
28 |
Voluntarily left Journalist |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 4 |
29 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 5 |
32 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
32 |
Switched to Scout (Courier) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
36 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 6 |
39 |
Ludwig Shaw spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 6 |
39 |
Gain a contact in an alien race. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 7 |
43 |
Ludwig Shaw survey an alien world. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 8 |
47 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 |
48 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 2. |
| 9 |
48 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 9 |
49 |
Psychologically damaged by Ludwig Shaw's time in the scouts. |
| 9 |
52 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 3 with the new title Senior Scout. |
| 10 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |