| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
Joyce Shaw is falsely accused for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Gain the officer who blamed Joyce Shaw as an Enemy. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 2 |
24 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 3 |
28 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Joyce Shaw's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 4 |
29 |
Severely injured. |
| 5 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 5 |
29 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
31 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
31 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
35 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 6 |
35 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 7 |
35 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 7 |
36 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Joyce Shaw's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 7 |
36 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 7 |
36 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
36 |
The planetary government interferes with Joyce Shaw's research for political or religious reasons. Joyce Shaw continue working secretely. |
| 7 |
36 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 7 |
39 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 8 |
39 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
39 |
Retired at age 39. |