| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 1 |
19 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 2 |
23 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
| 3 |
23 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 3 |
24 |
Parker Reynolds have no idea what happened to Parker Reynolds – they found Parker Reynolds's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 4 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 4 |
24 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
25 |
Parker Reynolds do not know what happened to Parker Reynolds. There is a gap in Parker Reynolds's memory. |
| 5 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 5 |
25 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
28 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Parker Reynolds's Contacts or Allies betrays Parker Reynolds, ending Parker Reynolds's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 6 |
28 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
30 |
Parker Reynolds run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 |
30 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 7 |
34 |
Graduated. |
| 8 |
34 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 8 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 8 |
35 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 8 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 9 |
38 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
38 |
Retired at age 38. |
| 9 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 9 |
42 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 10 |
42 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |