| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
22 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Jessica Nichols's Contacts or Allies betrays Jessica Nichols, ending Jessica Nichols's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
26 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
28 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
32 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
40 |
Gained a contact. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
44 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
| 8 |
46 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 8 |
47 |
Gained a contact. |