Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
1 |
22 |
When dealing with an alien race, Merlin Patterson botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
1 |
22 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
1 |
22 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
2 |
23 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Merlin Patterson's scout ship. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
3 |
28 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Merlin Patterson's scout ship. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 2. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
4 |
34 |
Merlin Patterson spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
4 |
34 |
Gain a contact in an alien race. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 3 with the new title Senior Scout. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
5 |
37 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
5 |
38 |
Forced to muster out. |
6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
6 |
38 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
6 |
40 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
6 |
42 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
7 |
43 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Merlin Patterson's Contacts or Allies betrays Merlin Patterson, ending Merlin Patterson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
7 |
46 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
8 |
49 |
Good fortune |
8 |
50 |
Forced to muster out. |
9 |
50 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
9 |
50 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
9 |
53 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
9 |
54 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 3. |
10 |
54 |
Voluntarily left Wanderer |
10 |
54 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
10 |
56 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
11 |
58 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
11 |
62 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |