| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
26 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
30 |
Injured. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 4 |
30 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 4 |
33 |
Spent the college years partying. |
| 4 |
34 |
Graduated with honors. |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Merchant (Broker). |
| 5 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 5 |
36 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 6 |
41 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Wilbur Shelton's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 7 |
44 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 4. |