| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
19 |
Amnesia. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
25 |
Good fortune |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
29 |
Melton Shackley do not know what happened to Melton Shackley. There is a gap in Melton Shackley's memory. |
| 4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
32 |
Melton Shackley run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
34 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 6 |
40 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |