| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
19 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
30 |
Good fortune |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
31 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Melissa Kim out of business. |
| 5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
34 |
Melissa Kim run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 |
34 |
Switched to Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 6 |
36 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Melissa Kim's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 6 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 7 |
42 |
Melissa Kim's business or ship thrives. |
| 7 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 8 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 8 |
46 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Melissa Kim out of business. |