| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
22 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
23 |
Tara Jacobs run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
25 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
29 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
32 |
Win a prestigious prize for Tara Jacobs's work. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
37 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Tara Jacobs from Tara Jacobs's work. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
41 |
Win a prestigious prize for Tara Jacobs's work. |
| 7 |
43 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 8 |
43 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
43 |
Retired at age 43. |
| 8 |
43 |
Retired. |
| 8 |
46 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |