| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 1 |
21 |
Mertie Stephens discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 2 |
26 |
When dealing with an alien race, Mertie Stephens botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 2 |
26 |
Psychologically damaged by Mertie Stephens's time in the scouts. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Courier |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 3 |
26 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
28 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
38 |
A good deal ensures Mertie Stephens is living the high life for a few years. |
| 5 |
38 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Agent (Intelligence). |
| 6 |
40 |
Accepted a deal with criminal or other figure under investigation. |
| 7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 7 |
40 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
43 |
Drafted into Law Enforcement |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |