| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Entertainer (Artist). |
| 1 |
21 |
One of Alva Sheils's pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings Alva Sheils into the criminal underworld. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Artist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Entertainer (Artist). |
| 2 |
26 |
Alva Sheils is betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
27 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 4 |
31 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Alva Sheils out of business. |
| 5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
34 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 6 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 6 |
34 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 6 |
34 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 6 |
35 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
38 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 7 |
38 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 7 |
40 |
Alva Sheils accepted an offer of inducements to betray Alva Sheils's faith. Gain 220,000 in cash. |
| 8 |
42 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
45 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 9 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 9 |
50 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 9 |
50 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 10 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
50 |
Retired at age 50. |