| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
20 |
Irwin Shorten's business or ship thrives. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
24 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Irwin Shorten into bankruptcy. Irwin Shorten salvages what Irwin Shorten can. |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
| 3 |
24 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
24 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
28 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
31 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |