| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Rogue (Thief). |
| 1 |
21 |
A job goes wrong, forcing Mercedes Staff to flee off-planet. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
23 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 45,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
24 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
30 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
34 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 |
34 |
The planetary government interferes with Mercedes Staff's research for political or religious reasons. Mercedes Staff continue working secretely. |
| 6 |
35 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
35 |
Retired at age 35. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
39 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 7 |
39 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
42 |
Win a prestigious prize for Mercedes Staff's work. |
| 7 |
43 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 8 |
43 |
Retired. |
| 8 |
47 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 |
48 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 10 |
55 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 |
57 |
Victim of a crime. |
| 12 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |