| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 1 |
18 |
Entered a psionic community. |
| 1 |
19 |
War breaks out, triggering a mandatory draft. |
| 1 |
19 |
Fled from the draft. |
| 1 |
20 |
Dropped out of the psionic community. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
21 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Hailey Burke's Contacts or Allies betrays Hailey Burke, ending Hailey Burke's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
21 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
22 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Hailey Burke's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
22 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Hailey Burke, forcing Hailey Burke to leave Hailey Burke's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 |
22 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
22 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
25 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 4 |
25 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
29 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 4 |
29 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 5 |
29 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 5 |
29 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
32 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 5 |
33 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |
| 6 |
33 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
34 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. |
| 7 |
34 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 7 |
37 |
Hailey Burke's ship is damaged, and Hailey Burke have to hitch-hike Hailey Burke's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 7 |
37 |
Gain 3 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 8 |
37 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 8 |
39 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Hailey Burke from Hailey Burke's work. |