| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
22 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Opal Corney's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
25 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Opal Corney into bankruptcy. Opal Corney salvages what Opal Corney can. |
| 3 |
25 |
Entered University. |
| 3 |
29 |
War breaks out, triggering a mandatory draft. |
| 3 |
29 |
Fled from the draft. |
| 3 |
29 |
Dropped out of university. |
| 4 |
29 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
32 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
36 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Opal Corney's Contacts or Allies betrays Opal Corney, ending Opal Corney's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |