| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
30 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Sanford Ward's Contacts or Allies betrays Sanford Ward, ending Sanford Ward's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 4 |
30 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Agent (Law Enforcement) with the new title Rookie. |
| 4 |
31 |
Befriended by a senior agent. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Agent (Law Enforcement) rank 1 with the new title Corporal. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Agent (Law Enforcement). |
| 5 |
38 |
Established a network of contacts. Gain 2 contacts. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Agent (Law Enforcement) rank 2 with the new title Sergeant. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Agent (Law Enforcement). |
| 6 |
41 |
Given specialist training in vehicles. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Agent (Law Enforcement). |
| 7 |
44 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Sanford Ward's job. |
| 8 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 8 |
44 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
47 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 9 |
48 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 9 |
52 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 10 |
52 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 10 |
55 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |