| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
21 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
22 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
25 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 3 |
25 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
27 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 4 |
31 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 5 |
32 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Dock Rutter's scout ship. |