| 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 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Marie Paterson out of business. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 4 |
33 |
Marie Paterson have no idea what happened to Marie Paterson – they found Marie Paterson's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 5 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 5 |
33 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
38 |
Scarred. |
| 7 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 7 |
38 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
39 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Marie Paterson's Contacts or Allies betrays Marie Paterson, ending Marie Paterson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 8 |
39 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 8 |
39 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 8 |
43 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 8 |
43 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 9 |
43 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 9 |
45 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 9 |
47 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |