| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
22 |
Contact with Government. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
29 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
31 |
Make a breakthrough in Sarah Horgan's field. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
37 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
41 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 6 |
41 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 6 |
41 |
The planetary government interferes with Sarah Horgan's research for political or religious reasons. Sarah Horgan continue working secretely. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
44 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Sarah Horgan's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 7 |
44 |
A rival researcher blackens Sarah Horgan's name or steals Sarah Horgan's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 7 |
44 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 8 |
48 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 4. |
| 8 |
50 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 9 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
50 |
Retired at age 50. |