| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 1 |
22 |
Contacted by an underground psionic group. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 2 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 3 |
30 |
A sudden war destroys Odie Nichols's trade routes and contacts, forcing Odie Nichols to flee that region of space. |
| 3 |
30 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 4 |
33 |
A good deal ensures Odie Nichols is living the high life for a few years. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 4 |
34 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 5 |
38 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 6 |
39 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 4. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 7 |
43 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 5. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 8 |
50 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 6. |
| 9 |
50 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 9 |
54 |
Odie Nichols's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 10 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
54 |
Retired at age 54. |
| 10 |
54 |
Retired. |
| 10 |
58 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 11 |
59 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |