| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Bessie King survey an alien world. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Explorer |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 2 |
22 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 2 |
26 |
Bessie King have no idea what happened to Bessie King – they found Bessie King's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
27 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Bessie King's Contacts or Allies betrays Bessie King, ending Bessie King's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Army Support (Army). |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
30 |
Severely injured. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 5 |
30 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
32 |
Nearly killed. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 6 |
32 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
33 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was injured. |
| 6 |
33 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 6 |
36 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 7 |
36 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
36 |
Retired at age 36. |
| 7 |
36 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
39 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Bessie King's Contacts or Allies betrays Bessie King, ending Bessie King's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
39 |
Retired. |
| 8 |
41 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 |
43 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |