| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
24 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
30 |
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 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 4. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
35 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 5 |
38 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 6 |
38 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 6 |
38 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 6 |
39 |
A good deal ensures Thornton Morrison is living the high life for a few years. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
44 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
50 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 9 |
50 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 9 |
50 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 9 |
50 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 9 |
52 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Thornton Morrison's Contacts or Allies betrays Thornton Morrison, ending Thornton Morrison's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
54 |
Retired at age 54. |