| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
19 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Phillip Mills's Contacts or Allies betrays Phillip Mills, ending Phillip Mills's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
19 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
| 2 |
19 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 2 |
22 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Phillip Mills's scout ship. |
| 2 |
23 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 3 |
23 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
23 |
Switched to Scout (Explorer) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
27 |
Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 2. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 4 |
30 |
Psychologically damaged by Phillip Mills's time in the scouts. |
| 5 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 5 |
30 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
34 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 6 |
34 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
35 |
Nearly killed. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 7 |
35 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
39 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 8 |
39 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
43 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 9 |
43 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 9 |
45 |
Phillip Mills run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 10 |
45 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
45 |
Retired at age 45. |