| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 1 |
20 |
Study Science (Life Sciences/Genetics) as a hobby. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
23 |
A good deal ensures Verner Howe is living the high life for a few years. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
33 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Verner Howe into bankruptcy. Verner Howe salvages what Verner Howe can. |
| 5 |
33 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
38 |
Verner Howe run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 |
38 |
Switched to Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 7 |
42 |
A good deal ensures Verner Howe is living the high life for a few years. |
| 7 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 8 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 8 |
43 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |