| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 1 |
20 |
Melton Norman survey an alien world. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 2 |
23 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scout (Explorer) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
28 |
Gained a contact. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 2. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Returned to Scout (Courier). |
| 4 |
32 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 5 |
35 |
Melton Norman's scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster. Gain a Contact. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 6 |
40 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 7 |
40 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 7 |
43 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 8 |
43 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 8 |
47 |
Melton Norman is betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 9 |
47 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 9 |
51 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 9 |
51 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |