| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 1 |
21 |
Psychologically damaged by Helma Horgan's time in the scouts. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
| 2 |
23 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Helma Horgan Helma Horgan's job. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 4 |
30 |
Risk Helma Horgan's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 5 |
34 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 6 |
39 |
A good deal ensures Helma Horgan is living the high life for a few years. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 4. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 7 |
43 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 8 |
43 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 8 |
43 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 8 |
43 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 8 |
45 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 9 |
47 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 9 |
47 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 9 |
50 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |