| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
19 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
23 |
Kay Alexander run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
27 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Kay Alexander's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
27 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
29 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
33 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Kay Alexander, forcing Kay Alexander to leave Kay Alexander's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 |
33 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 6 |
33 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 6 |
33 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 6 |
37 |
Kay Alexander have no idea what happened to Kay Alexander – they found Kay Alexander's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 7 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 7 |
37 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
40 |
Accused of a crime |
| 7 |
41 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 8 |
41 |
Became a Prisoner (Inmate). |
| 8 |
44 |
Disgraced. Word of Kay Alexander's criminal past reaches Kay Alexander's homeworld. |