| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
24 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
29 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Preston Banks into bankruptcy. Preston Banks salvages what Preston Banks can. |
| 4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 4 |
29 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
33 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Preston Banks's Contacts or Allies betrays Preston Banks, ending Preston Banks's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |