| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
21 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
25 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
27 |
A sudden war destroys Zoe Ferguson's trade routes and contacts, forcing Zoe Ferguson to flee that region of space. |
| 3 |
27 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
30 |
Zoe Ferguson run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
30 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 5 |
34 |
Gained a contact. |
| 5 |
34 |
Graduated with honors. |
| 6 |
34 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 6 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 6 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 6 |
36 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |