| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 1 |
21 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 2 |
25 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 3 |
29 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 4 |
32 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 5 |
36 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 6 |
41 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Melville Heriot's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 6 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 7 |
44 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Melville Heriot's scout ship. |
| 7 |
46 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 8 |
50 |
Melville Heriot spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 8 |
50 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 2. |
| 9 |
50 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 9 |
52 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 9 |
54 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 3 with the new title Senior Scout. |
| 10 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
54 |
Retired at age 54. |