| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 1 |
20 |
Joann Pearson's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Joann Pearson successfully ran to the jump point. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Courier |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
26 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
29 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Joann Pearson's Contacts or Allies betrays Joann Pearson, ending Joann Pearson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
29 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
31 |
Win a prestigious prize for Joann Pearson's work. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
36 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Joann Pearson's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 |
36 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Joann Pearson, forcing Joann Pearson to leave Joann Pearson's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 |
36 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
36 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
37 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
40 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 7 |
41 |
Voluntarily left Physician |
| 7 |
41 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 7 |
41 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
42 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 8 |
42 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 8 |
45 |
Victim of a crime |
| 9 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
46 |
Retired at age 46. |