| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered the school of hard knocks. |
| 1 |
22 |
Spent the college years partying. |
| 1 |
22 |
Failed in the school of hard knocks. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
26 |
Merrill Black do not know what happened to Merrill Black. There is a gap in Merrill Black's memory. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Entertainer (Artist). |
| 3 |
30 |
Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Artist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Entertainer (Artist). |
| 4 |
31 |
Works is especially well received and popular, making Merrill Black a minor celebrity |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Artist) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Entertainer (Artist). |
| 5 |
35 |
Criticised a questionable political leader on Merrill Black's homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
38 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Artist) rank 3. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Entertainer (Artist). |
| 6 |
41 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 7 |
43 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |