| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered the school of hard knocks. |
| 1 |
20 |
Gained a contact. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 2 |
25 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 3 |
25 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
28 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 4 |
28 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
| 4 |
30 |
Joined commanding officer is engaged in some illegal activity, such as weapon smuggling. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
| 5 |
30 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
34 |
Severely injured. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 6 |
34 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
37 |
Contact with Government. |
| 6 |
38 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
39 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Melissa Ellis's Contacts or Allies betrays Melissa Ellis, ending Melissa Ellis's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 8 |
39 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
43 |
Melissa Ellis run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |