| 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 |
26 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Ken Beck into bankruptcy. Ken Beck salvages what Ken Beck can. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
29 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Trader. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
| 4 |
30 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
30 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
33 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
35 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Ken Beck's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
44 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Ken Beck's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
47 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
| 9 |
50 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 9 |
53 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
| 10 |
53 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 10 |
55 |
Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on Ken Beck's homeworld. |
| 10 |
57 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |