| 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 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
26 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
30 |
A good deal ensures Vernice Welch is living the high life for a few years. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
32 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
36 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 |
38 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
39 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
44 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
44 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 8 |
48 |
Vernice Welch's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to bargain with them but fail and the ship is destroyed. |
| 8 |
48 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 9 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
48 |
Retired at age 48. |