| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 1 |
22 |
Ara Brooks have no idea what happened to Ara Brooks – they found Ara Brooks's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
26 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Ara Brooks, forcing Ara Brooks to leave Ara Brooks's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 |
26 |
Scarred. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
28 |
Nearly killed. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
28 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 4 |
30 |
Widely recognized. |
| 4 |
32 |
Graduated with honors. |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 5 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 5 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
36 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 6 |
39 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 4. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 7 |
41 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 8 |
41 |
Became a Noble (Dilettante) with the new title Wastrel. |
| 8 |
45 |
Become deeply involved in politics on Ara Brooks's world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |