| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
24 |
Drafted into Merchant Marine |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
29 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
31 |
Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 5 |
34 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
38 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
39 |
Amnesia. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
44 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 3. |
| 8 |
46 |
Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 8 |
46 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 8 |
47 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 |
50 |
Graduated. |
| 9 |
50 |
Switched to Merchant (Broker). |
| 9 |
50 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 9 |
54 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 9 |
54 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 10 |
54 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 10 |
55 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 10 |
58 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 11 |
58 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 11 |
62 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Roderick Cook's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 11 |
62 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 4. |