| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
| 1 |
19 |
Porter Borthwell learn something Porter Borthwell should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Porter Borthwell can profit from illegally. |
| 1 |
19 |
Gain a criminal contact. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Corporate |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
23 |
A sudden war destroys Porter Borthwell's trade routes and contacts, forcing Porter Borthwell to flee that region of space. |
| 2 |
23 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 4 |
31 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Trader. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
35 |
A good deal ensures Porter Borthwell is living the high life for a few years. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 6 |
39 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 4. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 7 |
44 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Porter Borthwell into bankruptcy. Porter Borthwell salvages what Porter Borthwell can. |
| 8 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 8 |
44 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 8 |
44 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 8 |
48 |
Porter Borthwell's ship is damaged, and Porter Borthwell have to hitch-hike Porter Borthwell's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 8 |
48 |
Gain 5 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 9 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
48 |
Retired at age 48. |