| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
20 |
A good deal ensures Ernie McDadden is living the high life for a few years. |
| 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 Ernie McDadden into bankruptcy. Ernie McDadden salvages what Ernie McDadden can. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
30 |
Win a prestigious prize for Ernie McDadden's work. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
31 |
A rival researcher blackens Ernie McDadden's name or steals Ernie McDadden's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
35 |
A rival researcher blackens Ernie McDadden's name or steals Ernie McDadden's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
42 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 7 |
42 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
44 |
Win a prestigious prize for Ernie McDadden's work. |
| 7 |
46 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 8 |
46 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 8 |
50 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 |
50 |
Graduated. |