| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 1 |
19 |
Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 2 |
24 |
Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 3 |
30 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Bess McKee's scout ship. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Courier |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
32 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
33 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 5 |
33 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
33 |
Gain Enemy if Bess McKee don't already have one. |
| 5 |
36 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
38 |
Contact with Government. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
44 |
Bess McKee run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 |
44 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
47 |
Win a prestigious prize for Bess McKee's work. |
| 9 |
48 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 9 |
51 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Bess McKee's conscience. |
| 9 |
52 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 10 |
52 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 10 |
52 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 10 |
55 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 10 |
55 |
The planetary government interferes with Bess McKee's research for political or religious reasons. Bess McKee continue working secretely. |
| 11 |
56 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 11 |
58 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 11 |
60 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 12 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
60 |
Retired at age 60. |
| 12 |
60 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 12 |
60 |
Retired. |
| 12 |
63 |
Gained a contact. |
| 13 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 |
65 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 14 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |