| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
22 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Henry Perkins's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
23 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
29 |
A sudden war destroys Henry Perkins's trade routes and contacts, forcing Henry Perkins to flee that region of space. |
| 3 |
29 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 4 |
29 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
33 |
Severely injured. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
39 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Henry Perkins's Contacts or Allies betrays Henry Perkins, ending Henry Perkins's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
39 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 7 |
42 |
Become leader in social movement. |
| 7 |
42 |
Gain an Ally and an Enemy. |
| 7 |
43 |
Graduated. |
| 8 |
43 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 8 |
43 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 8 |
44 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Henry Perkins out of business. |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
47 |
Retired at age 47. |
| 9 |
47 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 9 |
50 |
A good deal ensures Henry Perkins is living the high life for a few years. |
| 10 |
51 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 11 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |