| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 2 |
26 |
A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws Houston Read's life into chaos, forcing Houston Read to leave the planet. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 3 |
28 |
Houston Read befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 2 with the new title Settler. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 4 |
33 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
| 5 |
33 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
33 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 5 |
37 |
Houston Read have no idea what happened to Houston Read – they found Houston Read's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 6 |
37 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
38 |
Win a prestigious prize for Houston Read's work. |
| 6 |
41 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |