| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 1 |
21 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 2 |
25 |
Jossie McGuire inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
27 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 45,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
30 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Jossie McGuire's Contacts or Allies betrays Jossie McGuire, ending Jossie McGuire's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
30 |
Switched to Scout (Explorer) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
31 |
Jossie McGuire spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 5 |
31 |
Jossie McGuire have no idea what happened to Jossie McGuire – they found Jossie McGuire's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 6 |
34 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 6 |
36 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 7 |
41 |
Jossie McGuire have no idea what happened to Jossie McGuire – they found Jossie McGuire's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 8 |
41 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 8 |
43 |
Win a prestigious prize for Jossie McGuire's work. |
| 8 |
45 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 9 |
45 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 9 |
48 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Jossie McGuire's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 9 |
48 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 9 |
48 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
48 |
The planetary government interferes with Jossie McGuire's research for political or religious reasons. Jossie McGuire continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 9 |
48 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 9 |
49 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 10 |
49 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 10 |
50 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 10 |
53 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 11 |
53 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 11 |
56 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Jossie McGuire's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 11 |
56 |
Jossie McGuire's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Jossie McGuire may salvage what Jossie McGuire can and give up. |
| 11 |
56 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 11 |
57 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 4. |
| 12 |
57 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 12 |
58 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Jossie McGuire's conscience. |
| 12 |
61 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 5. |
| 13 |
61 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 13 |
61 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 13 |
62 |
Study Profession (Colonist/Ranching) as a hobby. |
| 13 |
65 |
Graduated with honors. |
| 14 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 |
65 |
Retired at age 65. |
| 14 |
65 |
Returned to Merchant (Broker). |
| 14 |
65 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 14 |
65 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 14 |
66 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 14 |
69 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 15 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 |
69 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 15 |
70 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Jossie McGuire out of business. |
| 16 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |