| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 2 |
20 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 2 |
22 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 |
24 |
Graduated. |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
24 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 3 |
28 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
32 |
Alvie Hayes's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
33 |
A good deal ensures Alvie Hayes is living the high life for a few years. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 5 with the new title 1st Officer. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
44 |
Forced to muster out. |