| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
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 |
A sudden war destroys Verna Porter's trade routes and contacts, forcing Verna Porter to flee that region of space. |
| 2 |
26 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
| 3 |
30 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 |
30 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 4 |
30 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
30 |
Returned to Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
31 |
Risk Verna Porter's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
37 |
A sudden war destroys Verna Porter's trade routes and contacts, forcing Verna Porter to flee that region of space. |
| 5 |
37 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 6 |
37 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
39 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 7 |
41 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 7 |
42 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 |
45 |
Graduated. |
| 8 |
45 |
Switched to Merchant (Broker). |
| 8 |
45 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 8 |
46 |
Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 |
49 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 9 |
49 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 9 |
50 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Verna Porter's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 9 |
53 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |