| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Support (Marine). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
21 |
Find Ancient Technology. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
24 |
Yae Laealyi do not know what happened to Yae Laealyi. There is a gap in Yae Laealyi's memory. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
27 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Yae Laealyi's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
27 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
27 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
27 |
The planetary government interferes with Yae Laealyi's research for political or religious reasons. Yae Laealyi continue working secretely. |
| 3 |
27 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
31 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
33 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
38 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 7 |
40 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
43 |
Win a prestigious prize for Yae Laealyi's work. |
| 7 |
44 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 8 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 8 |
44 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 8 |
44 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
| 8 |
46 |
Yae Laealyi is ordered to take part in a black ops mission that goes against Yae Laealyi's conscience. Gain the lone survivor as an Enemy. |