| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
25 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
30 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
31 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
38 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 5 |
38 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
41 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
41 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 7 |
44 |
Fredrick Matthews survey an alien world. |
| 7 |
45 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 8 |
45 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 8 |
49 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Fredrick Matthews's scout ship. |
| 8 |
49 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 2. |