| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
21 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
23 |
Scarred. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
| 3 |
23 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 3 |
25 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 4 |
28 |
Shane Thompson's ship is damaged, and Shane Thompson have to hitch-hike Shane Thompson's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 4 |
28 |
Gain 4 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 5 |
28 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
29 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 5 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 6 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
36 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Shane Thompson's conscience. |
| 6 |
36 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 7 |
36 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
36 |
Retired at age 36. |
| 7 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 7 |
39 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 |
40 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |