| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 1 |
18 |
Entered a psionic community. |
| 1 |
22 |
Suffered a deep tragedy. |
| 1 |
22 |
Dropped out of the psionic community. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
24 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Joanna Steen's Contacts or Allies betrays Joanna Steen, ending Joanna Steen's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
26 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Joanna Steen's conscience. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
29 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Joanna Steen's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
29 |
Joanna Steen's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Joanna Steen start again from scratch. |
| 4 |
29 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 5 |
32 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
32 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
34 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Joanna Steen stranded in the wilderness. |
| 6 |
34 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
38 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
40 |
Find Ancient Technology. |
| 7 |
42 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |