| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
| 1 |
19 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 |
22 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Army (Infantry) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Army (Infantry). |
| 2 |
26 |
Sent to a very unpleasant region (jungle, swamp, desert, icecap, urban) to battle against guerrilla fighters and rebels. Discharged because of stress, injury or because the government wishes to bury the whole incident. |
| 2 |
26 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
28 |
A good deal ensures Merlin Bradley is living the high life for a few years. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
33 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Merlin Bradley's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
38 |
A sudden war destroys Merlin Bradley's trade routes and contacts, forcing Merlin Bradley to flee that region of space. |
| 5 |
38 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
| 6 |
40 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
| 7 |
43 |
Merlin Bradley is betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 8 |
43 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 8 |
43 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
46 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |