| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
22 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Merl Castillo's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
26 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Merl Castillo into bankruptcy. Merl Castillo salvages what Merl Castillo can. |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
| 3 |
26 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 3 |
30 |
When dealing with an alien race, Merl Castillo botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 3 |
30 |
Merl Castillo inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 4 |
32 |
Merl Castillo spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 4 |
32 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 5 |
38 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
42 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
| 7 |
44 |
Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on Merl Castillo's homeworld. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 1. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
| 8 |
47 |
Works is especially well received and popular, making Merl Castillo a minor celebrity |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 2. |