| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Army Support (Army). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
22 |
Good fortune |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
25 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Benjamin Parlow's Contacts or Allies betrays Benjamin Parlow, ending Benjamin Parlow's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 3 |
25 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
28 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
32 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 5 |
33 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
34 |
Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
38 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 6 |
41 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 7 |
41 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
41 |
Retired at age 41. |
| 7 |
41 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
44 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Benjamin Parlow out of business. |
| 8 |
44 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 8 |
46 |
Benjamin Parlow is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
| 9 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |