| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 1 |
20 |
Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
| 2 |
20 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 2 |
22 |
Join a social movement. |
| 2 |
24 |
Graduated. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
24 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 3 |
27 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
31 |
A good deal ensures Arlie West is living the high life for a few years. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
34 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 5 |
36 |
Forced to muster out. |