| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
| 1 |
21 |
Political upheaval strikes Willard Payne's homeworld, and Willard Payne is caught up in the revolution. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 2 |
24 |
Willard Payne is rewarded for Willard Payne's diligence or cunning. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 3 |
28 |
Willard Payne befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 2 with the new title Technician. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 4 |
33 |
Willard Payne gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 3. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Worker |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
36 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
36 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 6 |
39 |
Spent the college years partying. |
| 6 |
40 |
Graduated. |
| 7 |
40 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 7 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 7 |
41 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Willard Payne's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 8 |
46 |
A sudden war destroys Willard Payne's trade routes and contacts, forcing Willard Payne to flee that region of space. |
| 8 |
46 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 9 |
48 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 9 |
51 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Willard Payne's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 9 |
52 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 10 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |