| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 1 |
20 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Ross West's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 3 |
27 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 4 |
33 |
A good deal ensures Ross West is living the high life for a few years. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 4. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 5 |
37 |
Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
38 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
42 |
Contact with Government. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
44 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
48 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |