| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
20 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
25 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
30 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Rodney Hicks's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Trader. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 4 |
34 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 4. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
35 |
Risk Rodney Hicks's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 5. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 6 |
42 |
A good deal ensures Rodney Hicks is living the high life for a few years. |
| 6 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
43 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 7 |
43 |
The planetary government interferes with Rodney Hicks's research for political or religious reasons. Rodney Hicks continue working secretely. |