| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 1 |
20 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Dow Clements into bankruptcy. Dow Clements salvages what Dow Clements can. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 2 |
24 |
Dow Clements is rewarded for Dow Clements's diligence or cunning. |
| 2 |
24 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 3 |
26 |
Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
| 4 |
26 |
Became a Rogue (Thief). |
| 4 |
27 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
27 |
Switched to Citizen (Corporate). |
| 5 |
31 |
Political upheaval strikes Dow Clements's homeworld, and Dow Clements is caught up in the revolution. |
| 5 |
31 |
Promoted to Citizen (Corporate) rank 1. |
| 6 |
31 |
Continued as Citizen (Corporate). |
| 6 |
34 |
Dow Clements learn something Dow Clements should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Dow Clements can profit from illegally. |
| 7 |
35 |
Continued as Citizen (Corporate). |
| 7 |
38 |
Dow Clements rise to a position of power in Dow Clements's colony or corporation. |
| 7 |
39 |
Promoted to Citizen (Corporate) rank 2 with the new title Manager. |