| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Gained a contact. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 2 |
25 |
When dealing with an alien race, Porter Cole botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 2 |
25 |
Porter Cole have no idea what happened to Porter Cole – they found Porter Cole's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Explorer |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
27 |
Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 3 |
27 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Psion (Psi-Warrrior) with the new title Psi-Soldier. |
| 4 |
31 |
An anti-psi cult or gang attempts to expose or attack Porter Cole. |
| 5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 5 |
31 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
33 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
39 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
41 |
Risk Porter Cole's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
46 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |