| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
22 |
Drafted into Merchant Marine |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
23 |
A good deal ensures Melinda Shapter is living the high life for a few years. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
27 |
A sudden war destroys Melinda Shapter's trade routes and contacts, forcing Melinda Shapter to flee that region of space. |
| 3 |
27 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 4 |
27 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
32 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Melinda Shapter's Contacts or Allies betrays Melinda Shapter, ending Melinda Shapter's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
32 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 6 |
35 |
When dealing with an alien race, Melinda Shapter botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 6 |
35 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
36 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 7 |
37 |
Melinda Shapter's scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster. Gain a Contact. |
| 7 |
40 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 8 |
40 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 8 |
44 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Melinda Shapter's scout ship. |
| 9 |
44 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
44 |
Retired at age 44. |
| 9 |
44 |
Voluntarily left Explorer |
| 9 |
44 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 9 |
47 |
Melinda Shapter accepted an offer of inducements to betray Melinda Shapter's faith. Gain 470,000 in cash. |
| 10 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |