| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
21 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Melba Sullivan stranded in the wilderness. |
| 2 |
21 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 2 |
21 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
| 2 |
24 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
28 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Melba Sullivan's Contacts or Allies betrays Melba Sullivan, ending Melba Sullivan's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
28 |
Returned to Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
31 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
35 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
37 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Melba Sullivan from Melba Sullivan's work. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
43 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 7 |
43 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
43 |
The planetary government interferes with Melba Sullivan's research for political or religious reasons. Melba Sullivan continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 8 |
44 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 8 |
44 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
46 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
48 |
Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 9 |
48 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 9 |
48 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 9 |
51 |
Drafted into Line/Crew |