| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
| 1 |
22 |
A mission goes wrong and Gerald Dixon is stranded behind enemy lines. Ejected from the service. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 2 |
24 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 3 |
29 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 4 |
34 |
Gerald Dixon's business or ship thrives. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 5 |
37 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 6 |
42 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Gerald Dixon's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 7 |
43 |
Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 4. |
| 8 |
46 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
| 8 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 8 |
46 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 8 |
46 |
Switched to Marine (Marine Support) with the new title Marine and previous rank. |
| 8 |
49 |
A mission goes disastrously wrong due to Gerald Dixon's commander’s error or incompetence, but Gerald Dixon survive. |
| 8 |
49 |
Report commander and gain an Enemy. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Marine (Marine Support) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |