| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 1 |
19 |
Contacted by an underground psionic group. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
26 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
29 |
Retha Edwards's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
32 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
37 |
Risk Retha Edwards's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
42 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Retha Edwards's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 5 with the new title 1st Officer. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
45 |
A good deal ensures Retha Edwards is living the high life for a few years. |
| 7 |
46 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 8 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
| 8 |
46 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
48 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
48 |
Returned to Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 9 |
52 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 9 |
52 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 6 with the new title Captain. |
| 10 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |