| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
22 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
23 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Joshua Matson into bankruptcy. Joshua Matson salvages what Joshua Matson can. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 3 |
24 |
Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on Joshua Matson's homeworld. |
| 4 |
27 |
Voluntarily left Journalist |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
28 |
Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 4 |
31 |
Commissioned in Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Ensign. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
| 5 |
31 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
31 |
Switched to Navy (Flight) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
35 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Joshua Matson's career. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) officer rank 3 with the new title Lieutenant. |
| 6 |
35 |
Voluntarily left Flight |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
37 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 6 |
39 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |