| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
25 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 3 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
28 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
| 4 |
29 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
32 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ralph Read's Contacts or Allies betrays Ralph Read, ending Ralph Read's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
32 |
Switched to Merchant (Broker). |
| 5 |
36 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 6 |
39 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |