| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 1 |
18 |
Entered a psionic community. |
| 1 |
21 |
Join a social movement. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. Gain an rival who is upset that Alf Shelton left the community. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
25 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
28 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Alf Shelton's Contacts or Allies betrays Alf Shelton, ending Alf Shelton's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 4 |
28 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 5 |
32 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
33 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
37 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Alf Shelton's conscience. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 7 |
40 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
40 |
Retired at age 40. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
44 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 8 |
44 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
45 |
Scarred. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
48 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 9 |
48 |
Died at age 48 |