| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
20 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
25 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
27 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 4 |
32 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Hilton Nichols's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
36 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Trader. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 6 |
42 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
43 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Hilton Nichols's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 7 |
43 |
A rival researcher blackens Hilton Nichols's name or steals Hilton Nichols's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 7 |
43 |
Gain an Enemy |