| 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 |
23 |
A sudden war destroys Joanne Matson's trade routes and contacts, forcing Joanne Matson to flee that region of space. |
| 2 |
23 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 3 |
23 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 3 |
25 |
Study Gunner (Turret) as a hobby. |
| 3 |
27 |
Graduated. |
| 4 |
27 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
27 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 4 |
29 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
32 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 6 |
35 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
| 6 |
37 |
A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws Joanne Matson's life into chaos, forcing Joanne Matson to leave the planet. |