| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 1 |
21 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 2 |
23 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 3 |
29 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 4 |
31 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Ferne Olson's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 5 |
34 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
36 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
39 |
Gained a contact. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 7 |
42 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 7 |
44 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Ferne Olson Ferne Olson's job. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 8 |
47 |
Gained a contact. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 2 with the new title Settler. |