| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 1 |
21 |
Mercedes Heriot's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 2 |
25 |
Win a prestigious prize. |
| 2 |
25 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |
| 3 |
25 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 3 |
26 |
Expose or are involved in a scandal of some sort. |
| 4 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
27 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Mercedes Heriot's Contacts or Allies betrays Mercedes Heriot, ending Mercedes Heriot's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 5 |
27 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
27 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
| 5 |
29 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 5 |
31 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 5 |
31 |
Promoted to Marine (Ground Assault) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 6 |
31 |
Continued as Marine (Ground Assault). |
| 6 |
34 |
Mercedes Heriot is ordered to take part in a black ops mission that goes against Mercedes Heriot's conscience. Gain the lone survivor as an Enemy. |
| 7 |
34 |
Switched to Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 7 |
38 |
Mercedes Heriot's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 8 |
38 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
38 |
Retired at age 38. |
| 8 |
38 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 8 |
42 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 9 |
42 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |