| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
21 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
23 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Steven Kirkham's Contacts or Allies betrays Steven Kirkham, ending Steven Kirkham's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 3 |
24 |
A good deal ensures Steven Kirkham is living the high life for a few years. |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 4 |
30 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 5 |
31 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 5 |
35 |
When dealing with an alien race, Steven Kirkham botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 5 |
35 |
Steven Kirkham's ship is damaged, and Steven Kirkham have to hitch-hike Steven Kirkham's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 5 |
35 |
Gain 4 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 6 |
35 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
35 |
Switched to Scout (Courier) with previous rank. |
| 6 |
39 |
Steven Kirkham's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to run but caught and ship is destroyed. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |