| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
21 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
24 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
30 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Trader. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 4 |
34 |
A good deal ensures Dow Freeman is living the high life for a few years. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 4. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
37 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Dow Freeman's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 5. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 6 |
40 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 6. |
| 7 |
42 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
42 |
Retired at age 42. |
| 7 |
42 |
Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 7 |
42 |
Retired. |
| 7 |
45 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |