| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
24 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Reid Austin into bankruptcy. Reid Austin salvages what Reid Austin can. |
| 3 |
24 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 3 |
25 |
Contacted by an underground psionic group. |
| 3 |
28 |
Graduated. |
| 4 |
28 |
Switched to Merchant (Broker). |
| 4 |
28 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Reid Austin's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 5 |
33 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 5 |
36 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 6 |
40 |
Reid Austin's business or ship thrives. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 4. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 7 |
44 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 5. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 8 |
48 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 6. |
| 9 |
48 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 9 |
52 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 9 |
52 |
Forced to muster out. |