| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
20 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
25 |
A sudden war destroys Dolly Miles's trade routes and contacts, forcing Dolly Miles to flee that region of space. |
| 2 |
25 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
27 |
Make a breakthrough in Dolly Miles's field. |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
30 |
Make a breakthrough in Dolly Miles's field. |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
37 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Dolly Miles from Dolly Miles's work. |