| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
20 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Lyla Shaw's Contacts or Allies betrays Lyla Shaw, ending Lyla Shaw's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Agent (Intelligence). |
| 2 |
21 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Lyla Shaw's job. |
| 3 |
21 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
| 3 |
23 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Lyla Shaw Lyla Shaw's job. |
| 4 |
23 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
25 |
Lyla Shaw run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 5 |
25 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
27 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 6 |
27 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 6 |
29 |
War breaks out, triggering a mandatory draft. |
| 6 |
29 |
Used social standing to avoid the draft. |
| 6 |
31 |
Graduated with honors. |