| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Infantry (Army). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
19 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 1 |
22 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 2 |
25 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 |
26 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
28 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 3 |
30 |
Commissioned in Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Ensign. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
34 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Arrie Read's Contacts or Allies betrays Arrie Read, ending Arrie Read's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 5 |
35 |
A good deal ensures Arrie Read is living the high life for a few years. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 6 |
40 |
Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 7 |
44 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 8 |
47 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 9 |
50 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 9 |
52 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Arrie Read's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 9 |
54 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 4. |
| 10 |
54 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 10 |
57 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 10 |
58 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 5. |
| 11 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
58 |
Retired at age 58. |