| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 1 |
20 |
Gained a contact. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 2 |
25 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
27 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 4 |
27 |
Returned to Merchant (Broker). |
| 4 |
31 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 5 |
33 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Abel Paul out of business. |
| 6 |
33 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
37 |
Win a prestigious prize for Abel Paul's work. |
| 6 |
37 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 6 |
37 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 7 |
37 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
39 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 7 |
41 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 8 |
41 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
43 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Abel Paul's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 8 |
43 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Abel Paul, forcing Abel Paul to leave Abel Paul's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 8 |
43 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
43 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 8 |
45 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |