| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
| 1 |
19 |
Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 2 |
23 |
Percy Chapman have no idea what happened to Percy Chapman – they found Percy Chapman's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Infantry (Army). |
| 3 |
23 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
25 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
30 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 4 |
31 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
32 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
38 |
A sudden war destroys Percy Chapman's trade routes and contacts, forcing Percy Chapman to flee that region of space. |
| 6 |
38 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |