| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
21 |
Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
23 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
29 |
A good deal ensures Philip Ames is living the high life for a few years. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
36 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Philip Ames's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
39 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 7 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 7 |
39 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
42 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Philip Ames's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
47 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
| 9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
47 |
Retired at age 47. |