| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Army Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
30 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Neil Heard's Contacts or Allies betrays Neil Heard, ending Neil Heard's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
32 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |