| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
| 1 |
21 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 2 |
23 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 2 with the new title Technician. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 3 |
27 |
Fleta Shaw learn something Fleta Shaw should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Fleta Shaw can profit from illegally. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 4 |
34 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Fleta Shaw Fleta Shaw's job. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
35 |
Nearly killed. Owe 22,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 6 |
35 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 6 |
38 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Fleta Shaw's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Fleta Shaw is blamed for the disaster. Fleta Shaw is court - martialled and discharged. |
| 7 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 7 |
38 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
42 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 8 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
46 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 8 |
46 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |