| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
24 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Shelby Mathew into bankruptcy. Shelby Mathew salvages what Shelby Mathew can. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 3 |
28 |
Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 3 Contacts. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 4 |
31 |
Shelby Mathew is betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
| 5 |
31 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
31 |
Returned to Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
33 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Shelby Mathew's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
36 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
41 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Shelby Mathew's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 9 |
47 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 9 |
51 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 9 |
51 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 10 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
51 |
Retired at age 51. |