| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 1 |
19 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Alta Lane's scout ship. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Switched to Scout (Surveyor) with previous rank. |
| 2 |
23 |
Alta Lane have no idea what happened to Alta Lane – they found Alta Lane's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 3 |
27 |
Alta Lane refuse to secretly provide religious rites for a dying leader or noble, because they do not share Alta Lane's faith. |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
| 4 |
30 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 2 with the new title Team Leader. |
| 5 |
31 |
Voluntarily left Missionary/Humanitarian |
| 5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
32 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Alta Lane's Contacts or Allies betrays Alta Lane, ending Alta Lane's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
32 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 6 |
36 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Alta Lane's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 6 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 7 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
39 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Alta Lane into bankruptcy. Alta Lane salvages what Alta Lane can. |