| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 2 |
25 |
Ivan Bell's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 3 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 3 |
25 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 3 |
28 |
Ivan Bell inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 |
28 |
Returned to Merchant (Broker). |
| 4 |
30 |
Risk Ivan Bell's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 5 |
35 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Ivan Bell into bankruptcy. Ivan Bell salvages what Ivan Bell can. |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
37 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
| 7 |
37 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
38 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ivan Bell's Contacts or Allies betrays Ivan Bell, ending Ivan Bell's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 8 |
38 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
41 |
Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 8 |
41 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 8 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |