| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
21 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
28 |
A sudden war destroys Sherman Rivera's trade routes and contacts, forcing Sherman Rivera to flee that region of space. |
| 3 |
28 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 4 |
28 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 4 |
31 |
Made lifelong friends. Gain 1 Allies. |
| 4 |
32 |
Graduated. |
| 5 |
32 |
Switched to Merchant (Broker). |
| 5 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 5 |
36 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Sherman Rivera's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 6 |
39 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |