| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Army Support (Army). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
22 |
Drafted into Explorer |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 2 |
25 |
Edgar Thompkins's ship is damaged, and Edgar Thompkins have to hitch-hike Edgar Thompkins's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 2 |
25 |
Gain 1 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 3 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
| 3 |
25 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Agent (Law Enforcement) with the new title Rookie. |
| 3 |
29 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Agent (Law Enforcement). |
| 4 |
32 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
32 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
33 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Edgar Thompkins's Contacts or Allies betrays Edgar Thompkins, ending Edgar Thompkins's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 6 |
33 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
34 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was injured. |
| 6 |
34 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
37 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
41 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 8 |
41 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 8 |
41 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
44 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 8 |
45 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |