| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
26 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
27 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Rogue (Thief). |
| 4 |
31 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Flossie Desmond's Contacts or Allies betrays Flossie Desmond, ending Flossie Desmond's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
31 |
Switched to Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
32 |
Flossie Desmond's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 6 |
32 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 6 |
34 |
Become leader in social movement. |
| 6 |
34 |
Gain an Ally and an Enemy. |
| 6 |
36 |
Graduated. |
| 7 |
36 |
Switched to Merchant (Broker). |
| 7 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 7 |
37 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 8 |
40 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 8 |
41 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 8 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 9 |
44 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 9 |
48 |
A good deal ensures Flossie Desmond is living the high life for a few years. |
| 10 |
48 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 10 |
51 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Flossie Desmond's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 10 |
52 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 4. |
| 11 |
52 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 11 |
54 |
Risk Flossie Desmond's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 11 |
56 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 5. |
| 12 |
56 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 12 |
60 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 |
60 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 13 |
60 |
Became a Noble (Administrator) with the new title Assistant. |
| 13 |
63 |
Join a successful conspiracy of nobles. |
| 13 |
64 |
Promoted to Noble (Administrator) rank 1 with the new title Clerk. |
| 14 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 |
64 |
Retired at age 64. |
| 14 |
64 |
Continued as Noble (Administrator). |
| 14 |
68 |
Flossie Desmond reign is acclaimed by all as being fair and wise – or in the case of a dilettante, Flossie Desmond sponge off Flossie Desmond's family’s wealth a while longer. Gain either a jealous relative or an unhappy subject as an Enemy. |
| 14 |
68 |
Promoted to Noble (Administrator) rank 2 with the new title Supervisor. |
| 15 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 |
68 |
Continued as Noble (Administrator). |
| 15 |
71 |
Gained a contact. |
| 15 |
72 |
Promoted to Noble (Administrator) rank 3 with the new title Manager. |
| 16 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 16 |
72 |
Voluntarily left Administrator |
| 16 |
72 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 16 |
75 |
Gained a contact. |
| 16 |
76 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
| 17 |
76 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |