| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
20 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Edmund Edward into bankruptcy. Edmund Edward salvages what Edmund Edward can. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
23 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
26 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Edmund Edward's conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
29 |
Make a breakthrough in Edmund Edward's field. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
35 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
37 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Edmund Edward's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 6 |
37 |
A rival researcher blackens Edmund Edward's name or steals Edmund Edward's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 |
37 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 6 |
40 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 7 |
40 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 7 |
43 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
47 |
Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 |
48 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 9 |
50 |
Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 10 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |
| 10 |
52 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 10 |
52 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 10 |
56 |
Good fortune |
| 11 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |