| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
22 |
Nearly killed. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Army Support (Army). |
| 2 |
22 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 2 |
23 |
Bess West spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 2 |
23 |
Psychologically damaged by Bess West's time in the scouts. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 3 |
27 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Agent (Corporate Agent). |
| 4 |
31 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
32 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Bess West's Contacts or Allies betrays Bess West, ending Bess West's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |