| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Misty Richards's scout ship. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Explorer |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Rogue (Thief). |
| 2 |
25 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
29 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
33 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 5 |
33 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 5 |
35 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Misty Richards's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 6 |
38 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 |
41 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 7 |
41 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
| 7 |
41 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
43 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
43 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
46 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 9 |
47 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 9 |
48 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 9 |
51 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 10 |
51 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 10 |
53 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 10 |
55 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 11 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
55 |
Retired at age 55. |