| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
24 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
28 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
31 |
A sudden war destroys Vance Neal's trade routes and contacts, forcing Vance Neal to flee that region of space. |
| 4 |
31 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 5 |
33 |
Win a prestigious prize. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 6 |
39 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 7 |
43 |
One of Vance Neal's pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings Vance Neal into the criminal underworld. |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 2 with the new title Staff Writer. |