| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 1 |
20 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 2 |
25 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Vella Hawkins's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 3 |
29 |
A good deal ensures Vella Hawkins is living the high life for a few years. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 4 |
34 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
38 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Vella Hawkins's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 |
38 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
38 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 6 |
41 |
Make a breakthrough in Vella Hawkins's field. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |