| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
22 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Sherman Newman's Contacts or Allies betrays Sherman Newman, ending Sherman Newman's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
| 2 |
22 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 2 |
24 |
Psychologically damaged by Sherman Newman's time in the scouts. |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 3 |
24 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
26 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Sherman Newman's Contacts or Allies betrays Sherman Newman, ending Sherman Newman's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 4 |
26 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
28 |
Sherman Newman run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
28 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 5 |
30 |
An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding Sherman Newman far from home. |
| 6 |
30 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
31 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Sherman Newman's Contacts or Allies betrays Sherman Newman, ending Sherman Newman's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
31 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 7 |
32 |
Sherman Newman is chosen to represent Sherman Newman's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
| 8 |
35 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 8 |
36 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Sherman Newman has become Sherman Newman's superior. |
| 9 |
39 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 9 |
41 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Sherman Newman has become Sherman Newman's superior. |