| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
30 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Oscar Nicol's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
35 |
A good deal ensures Oscar Nicol is living the high life for a few years. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
41 |
Risk Oscar Nicol's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 6 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
44 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
47 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Oscar Nicol's Contacts or Allies betrays Oscar Nicol, ending Oscar Nicol's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |