| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 1 |
20 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
26 |
A good deal ensures Son Nagle is living the high life for a few years. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
30 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Son Nagle's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
30 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Son Nagle stranded in the wilderness. |
| 3 |
30 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
31 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |