| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
21 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Mercedes Lopez's Contacts or Allies betrays Mercedes Lopez, ending Mercedes Lopez's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 2 |
25 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 3 |
25 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 3 |
26 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 4 |
33 |
A sudden war destroys Mercedes Lopez's trade routes and contacts, forcing Mercedes Lopez to flee that region of space. |
| 4 |
33 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 5 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 5 |
33 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
39 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |