| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
20 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
26 |
Injured. Fully recovered. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 3 |
27 |
Zettie Foale have no idea what happened to Zettie Foale – they found Zettie Foale's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
29 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Zettie Foale's Contacts or Allies betrays Zettie Foale, ending Zettie Foale's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
29 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
33 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Zettie Foale from Zettie Foale's work. |
| 5 |
33 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 6 |
33 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
34 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Zettie Foale stranded in the wilderness. |
| 7 |
34 |
Switched to Scout (Courier) with previous rank. |
| 7 |
36 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Zettie Foale's scout ship. |
| 7 |
38 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |