| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 1 |
18 |
Entered a psionic community. |
| 1 |
20 |
Spent the college years partying. |
| 1 |
22 |
Dropped out of the psionic community. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 2 |
22 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
| 2 |
26 |
Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 2 |
26 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
| 3 |
28 |
Jessica Withers is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
32 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Jessica Withers's Contacts or Allies betrays Jessica Withers, ending Jessica Withers's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 5 |
32 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
33 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
39 |
Jessica Withers run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 |
39 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
39 |
Retired at age 39. |
| 7 |
39 |
Retired. |
| 7 |
42 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
43 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
44 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
50 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |