| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
21 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 |
22 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
26 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Ephraim Strachan's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
27 |
Ephraim Strachan's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Trader. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 4 |
34 |
A sudden war destroys Ephraim Strachan's trade routes and contacts, forcing Ephraim Strachan to flee that region of space. |
| 4 |
34 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
36 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
39 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |