| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
21 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 2 |
23 |
Merton Rand accepted an offer of inducements to betray Merton Rand's faith. Gain 120,000 in cash. |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
30 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 4 |
32 |
When dealing with an alien race, Merton Rand botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 4 |
32 |
Merton Rand inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 5 |
37 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Merton Rand's scout ship. |