| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
20 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
26 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Orie Edwards's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
27 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Trader. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 4 |
32 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 4. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
35 |
Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 5. |
| 6 |
38 |
Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
40 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Orie Edwards's Contacts or Allies betrays Orie Edwards, ending Orie Edwards's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 7 |
40 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 7 |
40 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 7 |
41 |
Orie Edwards survey an alien world. |
| 8 |
44 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 8 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 8 |
47 |
Orie Edwards's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to bargain with them but fail and the ship is destroyed. |
| 9 |
48 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
| 9 |
48 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 9 |
49 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 9 |
52 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |