| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
25 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Olive Hawkins's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
27 |
Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
33 |
A sudden war destroys Olive Hawkins's trade routes and contacts, forcing Olive Hawkins to flee that region of space. |
| 4 |
33 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 5 |
33 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
34 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 |
34 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
34 |
The planetary government interferes with Olive Hawkins's research for political or religious reasons. Olive Hawkins continue working secretely. |
| 6 |
37 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 6 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 6 |
37 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 6 |
37 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 6 |
40 |
Olive Hawkins's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to bargain with them but fail and the ship is destroyed. |