| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
20 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Melinda Gibson's Contacts or Allies betrays Melinda Gibson, ending Melinda Gibson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
| 2 |
22 |
A mission goes wrong and Melinda Gibson is stranded behind enemy lines. Ejected from the service. |
| 3 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 3 |
26 |
Gained a contact. |
| 3 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 4 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 4 |
30 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 5 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 5 |
34 |
Risk Melinda Gibson's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 5 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 6 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 6 |
38 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 6 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 7 |
40 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 7 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 4. |
| 8 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 8 |
46 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 8 |
46 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 5. |