| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
19 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Shelly Ahern's Contacts or Allies betrays Shelly Ahern, ending Shelly Ahern's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
19 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 2 |
19 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Marine (Marine Support) with the new title Marine. |
| 2 |
23 |
A mission goes wrong and Shelly Ahern is stranded behind enemy lines. Ejected from the service. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
26 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
29 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
35 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
38 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
41 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
43 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 8 |
43 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 8 |
46 |
A good deal ensures Shelly Ahern is living the high life for a few years. |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 9 |
47 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 9 |
49 |
Shelly Ahern's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 10 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
49 |
Retired at age 49. |