| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 1 |
22 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 2 |
26 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 3 |
28 |
A sudden war destroys Sidney Payne's trade routes and contacts, forcing Sidney Payne to flee that region of space. |
| 3 |
28 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
| 4 |
32 |
Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 5 |
35 |
Psychologically damaged by Sidney Payne's time in the scouts. |