| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Spacer Community. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
24 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
30 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
33 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
33 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
36 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Sarah McLelland's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 |
36 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Sarah McLelland, forcing Sarah McLelland to leave Sarah McLelland's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 |
36 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
36 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
40 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 6 |
41 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 7 |
41 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
41 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 7 |
42 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 7 |
45 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |