| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Ron McDonaugh's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
26 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
29 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
34 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
37 |
Risk Ron McDonaugh's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
40 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Ron McDonaugh into bankruptcy. Ron McDonaugh salvages what Ron McDonaugh can. |
| 7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
| 7 |
40 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
41 |
Ron McDonaugh run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 |
41 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
44 |
Make a breakthrough in Ron McDonaugh's field. |