| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
Alma Ames's business or ship thrives. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
29 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
34 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
36 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 5 |
38 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 6 |
38 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 6 |
42 |
Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 7 |
42 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 7 |
46 |
Alma Ames have no idea what happened to Alma Ames – they found Alma Ames's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 8 |
46 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
47 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 8 |
47 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
47 |
Gain Enemy if Alma Ames don't already have one. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 9 |
50 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 9 |
54 |
Nearly killed. Owe 35,000 for medical bills. |