| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Army Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Good fortune |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
23 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Carleton Owens's Contacts or Allies betrays Carleton Owens, ending Carleton Owens's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 4 |
27 |
Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 4 |
31 |
Carleton Owens spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 4 |
31 |
Gain a contact in an alien race. |
| 5 |
31 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 5 |
34 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 6 |
35 |
Voluntarily left Courier |
| 6 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
| 6 |
35 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
36 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
43 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 22,500 for medical bills. |