| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
20 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
26 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
29 |
Good fortune |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 4 |
31 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
35 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 6 |
42 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Ferdinand McGuire's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 7 |
42 |
Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 7 |
42 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
45 |
Contact with Government. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |