| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
21 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
24 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Elma Cole's Contacts or Allies betrays Elma Cole, ending Elma Cole's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 3 |
24 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
25 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 |
28 |
Commissioned in Navy (Flight) with the new title Ensign. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
| 4 |
28 |
Voluntarily left Flight |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 4 |
28 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
31 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 5 |
32 |
Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 5 |
32 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
35 |
Elma Cole run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 |
35 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 6 |
39 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 6 |
39 |
Graduated. |
| 7 |
39 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 7 |
39 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |