| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Good fortune |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
25 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
30 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Mac Delagney's Contacts or Allies betrays Mac Delagney, ending Mac Delagney's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 4 |
30 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
33 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 5 |
38 |
Gained a contact. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 6 |
42 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
42 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 7 |
44 |
Mac Delagney survey an alien world. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 8 |
50 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 2. |
| 9 |
50 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 9 |
50 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 9 |
50 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 9 |
52 |
Psychologically damaged by Mac Delagney's time in the scouts. |
| 10 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |
| 10 |
52 |
Retired. |
| 10 |
55 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |