| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
| 1 |
21 |
Assigned to an urbanised planet torn by war. |
| 1 |
22 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Army (Cavalry). |
| 2 |
25 |
Good fortune |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Army (Cavalry). |
| 3 |
30 |
Forced out after co-operating with military investigation in commanding officer's illegal activity. |
| 4 |
30 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 4 |
34 |
Good fortune |
| 4 |
34 |
Graduated. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 5 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 5 |
36 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Mark Read's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 6 |
39 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 7 |
43 |
A good deal ensures Mark Read is living the high life for a few years. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 8 |
48 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 4. |
| 9 |
50 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 9 |
54 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 5. |