| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 1 |
20 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Gale Fitzsimons into bankruptcy. Gale Fitzsimons salvages what Gale Fitzsimons can. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
21 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 2 |
24 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
26 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 4 |
26 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
26 |
Became a Marine (Marine Support) with the new title Marine. |
| 4 |
28 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 5 |
30 |
Continued as Marine (Marine Support). |
| 5 |
31 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
31 |
Switched to Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 6 |
34 |
Victim of a crime |
| 6 |
35 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 7 |
35 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 7 |
36 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
39 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 8 |
39 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 8 |
42 |
Gale Fitzsimons's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 9 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 9 |
42 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 9 |
44 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 10 |
44 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 10 |
46 |
Drafted into Marine Support |
| 10 |
48 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 11 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
48 |
Retired at age 48. |