| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Support (Marine). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
24 |
A sudden war destroys Noelle Bain's trade routes and contacts, forcing Noelle Bain to flee that region of space. |
| 2 |
24 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
27 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Noelle Bain's Contacts or Allies betrays Noelle Bain, ending Noelle Bain's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 4 |
27 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
30 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
30 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
31 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Noelle Bain's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 |
31 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 6 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
37 |
Make a breakthrough in Noelle Bain's field. |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
40 |
Make a breakthrough in Noelle Bain's field. |
| 8 |
42 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 8 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 8 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
44 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |