| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 1 |
22 |
Melanie Steward spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 1 |
22 |
Gain a contact in an alien race. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 2 |
24 |
Melanie Steward survey an alien world. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 3 |
30 |
Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Courier |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
33 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Melanie Steward's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Melanie Steward is blamed for the disaster. Melanie Steward is court - martialled and discharged. |
| 5 |
33 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
36 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
39 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |