| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
22 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 1 |
22 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 1 |
22 |
The planetary government interferes with Laurence Rand's research for political or religious reasons. Laurence Rand continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
29 |
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 |
34 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Laurence Rand into bankruptcy. Laurence Rand salvages what Laurence Rand can. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
40 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
46 |
Risk Laurence Rand's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 5 with the new title 1st Officer. |
| 8 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
46 |
Retired at age 46. |