| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
20 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 |
22 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
23 |
A good deal ensures Orange Shorten is living the high life for a few years. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Trader. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 4 |
33 |
Nearly killed. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
33 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
| 5 |
36 |
Good fortune |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 6 |
38 |
Political upheaval strikes Orange Shorten's homeworld, and Orange Shorten is caught up in the revolution. |
| 7 |
41 |
Voluntarily left Worker |
| 7 |
41 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 8 |
45 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
47 |
Orange Shorten's business or ship thrives. |
| 8 |
49 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 9 |
49 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 9 |
53 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 9 |
53 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 10 |
53 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 10 |
55 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 10 |
57 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 11 |
57 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 11 |
61 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 12 |
61 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 12 |
65 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
| 13 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 |
65 |
Retired at age 65. |