| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 1 |
22 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Merl Paterson's scout ship. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Switched to Scout (Explorer) with previous rank. |
| 2 |
24 |
Merl Paterson's ship is damaged, and Merl Paterson have to hitch-hike Merl Paterson's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 2 |
24 |
Gain 5 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 3 |
27 |
Severely injured. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
28 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
35 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 6 |
39 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Merl Paterson has become Merl Paterson's superior. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 7 |
42 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 7 |
43 |
Forced to muster out. |