| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 1 |
21 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Claude Franklin's scout ship. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Courier |
| 2 |
22 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 2 |
23 |
Study Language (Gvegh (Vargr)) as a hobby. |
| 2 |
26 |
Graduated with honors. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 3 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 3 |
30 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 4 |
30 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
30 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
31 |
Claude Franklin's business or ship thrives. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
36 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Claude Franklin's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
41 |
A good deal ensures Claude Franklin is living the high life for a few years. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
50 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Claude Franklin into bankruptcy. Claude Franklin salvages what Claude Franklin can. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 5 with the new title 1st Officer. |
| 9 |
50 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 9 |
50 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
| 9 |
50 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 9 |
52 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was injured. |
| 9 |
52 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
54 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 10 |
54 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 10 |
58 |
Claude Franklin run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 11 |
58 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 11 |
58 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 11 |
62 |
Find Ancient Technology. |
| 11 |
62 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 11 |
62 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |