| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
26 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
29 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
33 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Brown Ross's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
36 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
40 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
45 |
Win a prestigious prize for Brown Ross's work. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
48 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 9 |
50 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 9 |
54 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 9 |
54 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |