| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 1 |
20 |
Psychologically damaged by Melville Doyle's time in the scouts. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 2 |
21 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 |
24 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 3 |
27 |
A good deal ensures Melville Doyle is living the high life for a few years. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 4 |
29 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Melville Doyle out of business. |
| 5 |
29 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 5 |
31 |
Study Science (Life Sciences/Xenology) as a hobby. |
| 5 |
33 |
Graduated with honors. |
| 6 |
33 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 6 |
33 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 6 |
33 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 6 |
34 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
34 |
Returned to Scout (Surveyor). |
| 7 |
37 |
Melville Doyle survey an alien world. |
| 8 |
38 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 8 |
39 |
Melville Doyle inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 9 |
39 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
39 |
Retired at age 39. |
| 9 |
39 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 9 |
43 |
Opponents of Melville Doyle's belief system ambush Melville Doyle. |
| 9 |
43 |
Nearly killed. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
43 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
43 |
Retired. |
| 10 |
47 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 11 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |