| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
26 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Clifton Freeman's Contacts or Allies betrays Clifton Freeman, ending Clifton Freeman's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
30 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Clifton Freeman's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 4 |
31 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
43 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 3. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
48 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 9 |
48 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 9 |
50 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Clifton Freeman's scout ship. |
| 10 |
52 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 10 |
53 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 11 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
56 |
Retired at age 56. |
| 11 |
56 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 11 |
59 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Clifton Freeman's scout ship. |
| 12 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
60 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 12 |
60 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 12 |
60 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 12 |
64 |
Psychologically damaged by Clifton Freeman's time in the scouts. |
| 13 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |