| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Marine (Marine Support) with the new title Marine. |
| 1 |
21 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Marine (Marine Support) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Marine (Marine Support). |
| 2 |
24 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Marine (Marine Support). |
| 3 |
30 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 3 |
30 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
38 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Laura Boyd's Contacts or Allies betrays Laura Boyd, ending Laura Boyd's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
| 6 |
38 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 6 |
39 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Laura Boyd's scout ship. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 7 |
46 |
Psychologically damaged by Laura Boyd's time in the scouts. |
| 8 |
46 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
49 |
Laura Boyd run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 |
49 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 9 |
49 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 9 |
53 |
Severely injured. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
53 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 10 |
53 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 10 |
57 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Laura Boyd's Contacts or Allies betrays Laura Boyd, ending Laura Boyd's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 |
57 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 11 |
60 |
Laura Boyd faith is shaken. |
| 11 |
61 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
| 12 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
61 |
Retired at age 61. |
| 12 |
61 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
| 12 |
64 |
A notable academic consults with Laura Boyd about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 12 |
65 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 2 with the new title Team Leader. |
| 13 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |