| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
19 |
Alexander Shapter's business or ship thrives. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
25 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 3 |
27 |
Alexander Shapter survey an alien world. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 4 |
31 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 5 |
34 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Alexander Shapter's scout ship. |