| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
20 |
Good fortune |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
27 |
A sudden war destroys Sterling Kirkham's trade routes and contacts, forcing Sterling Kirkham to flee that region of space. |
| 3 |
27 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
| 4 |
28 |
Forced out after co-operating with military investigation in commanding officer's illegal activity. |
| 5 |
28 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
31 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 |
31 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
31 |
The planetary government interferes with Sterling Kirkham's research for political or religious reasons. Sterling Kirkham continue working secretely. |
| 6 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
34 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Sterling Kirkham stranded in the wilderness. |
| 7 |
34 |
Switched to Merchant (Broker). |
| 7 |
35 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 8 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
| 8 |
35 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
36 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 8 |
39 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |