| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 1 |
21 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Janie Ahern's scout ship. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 2 |
26 |
Psychologically damaged by Janie Ahern's time in the scouts. |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
28 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Janie Ahern's Contacts or Allies betrays Janie Ahern, ending Janie Ahern's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 4 |
28 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
32 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
35 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Janie Ahern's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
40 |
Gained a contact. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
44 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |