| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
21 |
Contact with Government. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
23 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Merton Bailey's Contacts or Allies betrays Merton Bailey, ending Merton Bailey's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 3 |
26 |
Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 3 Contacts. |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 4 |
28 |
Criticised a questionable political leader on Merton Bailey's homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 2 with the new title Staff Writer. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 5 |
33 |
Merton Bailey is betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |