| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
19 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Rogue (Thief). |
| 2 |
20 |
A job goes wrong, forcing Vesta Williams to flee off-planet. |
| 3 |
20 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
| 3 |
20 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
20 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
23 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 3 |
24 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 4 |
24 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
27 |
Vesta Williams's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 5 |
27 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
| 5 |
31 |
Vesta Williams gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 5 |
31 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 1. |
| 6 |
31 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 6 |
32 |
Vesta Williams learn something Vesta Williams should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Vesta Williams can profit from illegally. |
| 7 |
35 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 7 |
39 |
Vesta Williams is rewarded for Vesta Williams's diligence or cunning. |
| 7 |
39 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 2 with the new title Technician. |
| 8 |
39 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 8 |
43 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 8 |
43 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 3. |