| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
19 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Earle Thorebourne's career. |
| 1 |
22 |
Commissioned in Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Ensign. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 2 |
25 |
Earle Thorebourne is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 3 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 3 |
25 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
29 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
31 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
36 |
A sudden war destroys Earle Thorebourne's trade routes and contacts, forcing Earle Thorebourne to flee that region of space. |
| 5 |
36 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 6 |
37 |
Earle Thorebourne accepted an offer of inducements to betray Earle Thorebourne's faith. Gain 310,000 in cash. |
| 7 |
40 |
Switched to Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 7 |
44 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Earle Thorebourne's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 8 |
46 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Earle Thorebourne into bankruptcy. Earle Thorebourne salvages what Earle Thorebourne can. |