| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 1 |
20 |
Join a social movement. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated with honors. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 2 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 2 |
25 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 3 |
29 |
A sudden war destroys Bert Brieris's trade routes and contacts, forcing Bert Brieris to flee that region of space. |
| 3 |
29 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
| 4 |
29 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
32 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Bert Brieris's Contacts or Allies betrays Bert Brieris, ending Bert Brieris's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
37 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
41 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
43 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 7 |
45 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 3. |