| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
21 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
24 |
Merrill Shea's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Army Support (Army). |
| 3 |
24 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Marine (Marine Support) with the new title Marine. |
| 3 |
28 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 4 |
28 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Marine (Marine Support). |
| 4 |
30 |
A mission goes disastrously wrong due to Merrill Shea's commander’s error or incompetence, but Merrill Shea survive. |
| 4 |
30 |
Cover for the commander and gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
32 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Marine (Marine Support). |
| 5 |
34 |
Trapped behind enemy lines. |
| 5 |
36 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
38 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Merrill Shea's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 6 |
38 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Merrill Shea, forcing Merrill Shea to leave Merrill Shea's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 |
38 |
Nearly killed. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
38 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |