| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 1 |
21 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated with honors. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 2 |
25 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Loren Bowman's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 2 |
26 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
32 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Loren Bowman out of business. |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
36 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 5 |
36 |
Nearly killed. Owe 22,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
36 |
Gain Enemy if Loren Bowman don't already have one. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
40 |
Loren Bowman run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
| 7 |
40 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
43 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Loren Bowman's Contacts or Allies betrays Loren Bowman, ending Loren Bowman's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |