| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
21 |
Risk Tim Fields's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
25 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
30 |
Tim Fields's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
31 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
38 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Tim Fields's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 5 with the new title 1st Officer. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
41 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Tim Fields out of business. |
| 7 |
41 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 7 |
45 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Tim Fields has become Tim Fields's superior. |
| 8 |
45 |
Voluntarily left Mainstream Believer |
| 8 |
45 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 8 |
45 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
47 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 8 |
47 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
47 |
Gain Enemy if Tim Fields don't already have one. |
| 9 |
49 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 9 |
52 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 10 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |