| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Agent (Intelligence). |
| 1 |
20 |
Accepted a deal with criminal or other figure under investigation. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 2 |
22 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 2 |
24 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 3 |
25 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 4 |
31 |
A good deal ensures Melba Foale is living the high life for a few years. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 5 |
35 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Melba Foale's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 5 |
36 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
39 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
41 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |