| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
19 |
Drafted into Explorer |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 2 |
26 |
Dillard Cain have no idea what happened to Dillard Cain – they found Dillard Cain's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
| 3 |
26 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
30 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
34 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 35,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
34 |
Returned to Scout (Explorer). |
| 5 |
37 |
Dillard Cain's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to run but caught and ship is destroyed. |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 6 |
38 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
41 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 7 |
41 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 7 |
42 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 8 |
45 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 8 |
45 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
47 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Dillard Cain's Contacts or Allies betrays Dillard Cain, ending Dillard Cain's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 |
47 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 9 |
49 |
Dillard Cain is chosen to represent Dillard Cain's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
| 10 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
51 |
Retired at age 51. |
| 10 |
51 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 10 |
52 |
Dillard Cain is chosen to represent Dillard Cain's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
| 11 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |