| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
21 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Lauren Brooks's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 |
21 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Lauren Brooks stranded in the wilderness. |
| 1 |
21 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
26 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
30 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
31 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 5 |
33 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 7 |
43 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 9 |
47 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
| 9 |
47 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 9 |
47 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 9 |
50 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Lauren Brooks's Contacts or Allies betrays Lauren Brooks, ending Lauren Brooks's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 |
50 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 10 |
54 |
Gained a contact. |
| 11 |
54 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 11 |
58 |
Gained a contact. |
| 11 |
58 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 12 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
58 |
Retired at age 58. |