| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
19 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
25 |
A good deal ensures Josefa Sim is living the high life for a few years. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Trader. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
35 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Josefa Sim into bankruptcy. Josefa Sim salvages what Josefa Sim can. |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
36 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Josefa Sim's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 6 |
36 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 7 |
41 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 7 |
41 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
41 |
The planetary government interferes with Josefa Sim's research for political or religious reasons. Josefa Sim continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 8 |
43 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 8 |
43 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 8 |
47 |
Win a prestigious prize for Josefa Sim's work. |
| 9 |
47 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 9 |
50 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 9 |
51 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 10 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
51 |
Retired at age 51. |
| 10 |
51 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 10 |
51 |
Retired. |
| 10 |
52 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
57 |
Accused of a crime. |
| 12 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |