| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
| 1 |
22 |
Thomas Ames gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 2 |
25 |
Thomas Ames learn something Thomas Ames should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Thomas Ames can profit from illegally. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Worker |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 3 |
28 |
Thomas Ames inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 4 |
31 |
Thomas Ames have no idea what happened to Thomas Ames – they found Thomas Ames's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
34 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 6 |
35 |
Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Agent (Law Enforcement) with the new title Rookie. |
| 6 |
36 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
36 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 7 |
39 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 8 |
40 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
41 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Thomas Ames's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 8 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |