| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Neva Mason's Contacts or Allies betrays Neva Mason, ending Neva Mason's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
24 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Neva Mason out of business. |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Infantry (Army). |
| 3 |
24 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
24 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
26 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |