| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
19 |
A sudden war destroys Alvin Castillo's trade routes and contacts, forcing Alvin Castillo to flee that region of space. |
| 1 |
19 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 2 |
23 |
Alvin Castillo spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 2 |
23 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
23 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 3 |
25 |
When dealing with an alien race, Alvin Castillo botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 3 |
25 |
Psychologically damaged by Alvin Castillo's time in the scouts. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 4 |
31 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Alvin Castillo's scout ship. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 5 |
31 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
31 |
Switched to Scout (Surveyor) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
33 |
Psychologically damaged by Alvin Castillo's time in the scouts. |
| 6 |
33 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
37 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Alvin Castillo's Contacts or Allies betrays Alvin Castillo, ending Alvin Castillo's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 7 |
37 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
40 |
Severely injured. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
40 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 8 |
43 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
44 |
Graduated with honors. |