| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
19 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
23 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
30 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
32 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
36 |
Arley Dixon's business or ship thrives. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
41 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Arley Dixon's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
46 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
47 |
A sudden war destroys Arley Dixon's trade routes and contacts, forcing Arley Dixon to flee that region of space. |
| 8 |
47 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 9 |
47 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 9 |
51 |
Nearly killed. Owe 45,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
51 |
Retired at age 51. |