| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 1 |
22 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 3 |
30 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Alec Mckinney into bankruptcy. Alec Mckinney salvages what Alec Mckinney can. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 4 |
33 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Alec Mckinney's scout ship. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 5 |
38 |
Alec Mckinney's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to run but caught and ship is destroyed. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 2. |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
40 |
Good fortune |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
45 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 8 |
45 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 8 |
48 |
Alec Mckinney's business or ship thrives. |
| 8 |
49 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |