| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 2 |
24 |
Refused to co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. Gain an Ally |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 3 |
24 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
25 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
31 |
Merlin Wheeler run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 5 |
31 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
32 |
Merlin Wheeler run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 6 |
32 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 6 |
32 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 6 |
33 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 8 |
40 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
42 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 8 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 9 |
44 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 9 |
47 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 |
48 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |