| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
21 |
Gained a contact. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
25 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Haywood Paterson's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
28 |
Haywood Paterson's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
32 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
32 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 |
32 |
Forced to continue current assignment |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 5 |
35 |
Refuse to abuse Haywood Paterson's position for profit. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 6 |
37 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 7 |
40 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
40 |
Switched to Navy (Line/Crew) with previous rank. |
| 7 |
41 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Haywood Paterson's career. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 3 with the new title Petty Officer, 2nd class. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 8 |
46 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 8 |
48 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 4 with the new title Petty Officer, 1st class. |