| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
22 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
26 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
| 3 |
29 |
A mission goes wrong; Dana McKenzie and several others are captured and mistreated by the enemy. Gain Dana McKenzie's jailer as an Enemy. |
| 4 |
29 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
30 |
Dana McKenzie run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
30 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 5 |
31 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
34 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 6 |
34 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
34 |
Retired at age 34. |
| 6 |
34 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 6 |
35 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Dana McKenzie's scout ship. |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 7 |
42 |
Dana McKenzie spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 7 |
42 |
Dana McKenzie's ship is damaged, and Dana McKenzie have to hitch-hike Dana McKenzie's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 7 |
42 |
Gain 6 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 7 |
42 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 2. |
| 8 |
42 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |