| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
19 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
25 |
Risk Dow Burke's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
28 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Dow Burke out of business. |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 4 |
29 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
29 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 5 |
31 |
Dow Burke's scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster but Dow Burke fail to help. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
31 |
Dow Burke inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 |
33 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
33 |
Switched to Scout (Explorer) with previous rank. |
| 6 |
36 |
Psychologically damaged by Dow Burke's time in the scouts. |
| 7 |
36 |
Switched to Merchant (Broker). |
| 7 |
39 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Dow Burke into bankruptcy. Dow Burke salvages what Dow Burke can. |
| 8 |
39 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 8 |
41 |
Dow Burke is chosen to represent Dow Burke's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
| 9 |
43 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 9 |
44 |
A notable academic consults with Dow Burke about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 9 |
47 |
Forced to muster out. |