| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 1 |
19 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 2 |
23 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 2 |
26 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
29 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Erick McGuire's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
29 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
29 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
29 |
The planetary government interferes with Erick McGuire's research for political or religious reasons. Erick McGuire continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
29 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
33 |
Good fortune |
| 4 |
34 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
| 5 |
35 |
Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
| 6 |
35 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 6 |
39 |
Made lifelong friends. Gain 1 Allies. |
| 6 |
39 |
Graduated. |
| 7 |
39 |
Returned to Merchant (Broker). |
| 7 |
39 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 7 |
43 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |