| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
A sudden war destroys General Cooper's trade routes and contacts, forcing General Cooper to flee that region of space. |
| 1 |
20 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
23 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
29 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
32 |
Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
34 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
35 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
40 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 7 |
40 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
43 |
General Cooper run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 |
43 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 8 |
43 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
45 |
Find valuable salvage. |