| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
23 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 2 |
26 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
29 |
Good fortune |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Trader. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 4 |
34 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 4. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
36 |
A sudden war destroys Arianna Ross's trade routes and contacts, forcing Arianna Ross to flee that region of space. |
| 5 |
36 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
40 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 7 |
40 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
41 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Arianna Ross's conscience. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 8 |
46 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Arianna Ross, forcing Arianna Ross to leave Arianna Ross's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 8 |
46 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 9 |
46 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 9 |
47 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Arianna Ross's Contacts or Allies betrays Arianna Ross, ending Arianna Ross's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 |
47 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 10 |
50 |
Made lifelong friends. Gain 1 Allies. |
| 10 |
51 |
Graduated with honors. |
| 11 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
51 |
Retired at age 51. |
| 11 |
51 |
Switched to Merchant (Broker). |
| 11 |
51 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 11 |
51 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 11 |
54 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 |
55 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 12 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
55 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 12 |
56 |
A good deal ensures Arianna Ross is living the high life for a few years. |
| 13 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 |
59 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 13 |
62 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 14 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 |
62 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 14 |
63 |
Arianna Ross faith is shaken. |
| 15 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 |
66 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
| 15 |
69 |
A notable academic consults with Arianna Ross about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 15 |
70 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
| 16 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |