| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
| 1 |
21 |
Ferd McNamara is forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did Ferd McNamara get too close to? |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
22 |
A good deal ensures Ferd McNamara is living the high life for a few years. |
| 3 |
25 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
29 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 4 |
32 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
37 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Ferd McNamara's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 5 |
37 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 6 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 6 |
37 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
40 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ferd McNamara's Contacts or Allies betrays Ferd McNamara, ending Ferd McNamara's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 7 |
40 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 7 |
40 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 7 |
43 |
Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |