| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
21 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. |
| 2 |
21 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 2 |
24 |
A prank goes horribly wrong. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 |
25 |
Graduated with honors. |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
25 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 3 |
25 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 3 |
29 |
A good deal ensures Augustus Abberton is living the high life for a few years. |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
33 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Augustus Abberton's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 5 with the new title 1st Officer. |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
40 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 6 |
41 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 6 with the new title Captain. |
| 7 |
41 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 7 |
41 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 7 |
42 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Augustus Abberton's scout ship. |