| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
28 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Cordelia Gay's Contacts or Allies betrays Cordelia Gay, ending Cordelia Gay's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 4 |
29 |
Good fortune |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 5 |
32 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 5 |
36 |
Cordelia Gay learn something Cordelia Gay should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Cordelia Gay can profit from illegally. |
| 5 |
36 |
Gain a criminal contact. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 6 |
36 |
Voluntarily left Colonist |
| 6 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 6 |
36 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 6 |
36 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 6 |
40 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |