| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
22 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
24 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Rae Jones out of business. |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
28 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Rae Jones's Contacts or Allies betrays Rae Jones, ending Rae Jones's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 4 |
28 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Agent (Law Enforcement) with the new title Rookie. |
| 4 |
30 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Rae Jones's job. |
| 5 |
30 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
32 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 6 |
34 |
Switched to Merchant (Broker). |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 7 |
40 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 7 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 8 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 8 |
44 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Rae Jones into bankruptcy. Rae Jones salvages what Rae Jones can. |
| 9 |
44 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
44 |
Retired at age 44. |
| 9 |
44 |
Retired. |
| 9 |
48 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
50 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 11 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |