| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered the school of hard knocks. |
| 1 |
20 |
Made lifelong friends. Gain 1 Allies. |
| 1 |
22 |
Failed in the school of hard knocks. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 2 |
23 |
Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that improves West Carlson's social standing. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 3 |
28 |
Works is especially well received and popular, making West Carlson a minor celebrity |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 2 with the new title Staff Writer. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 4 |
34 |
West Carlson is betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
36 |
Gained a contact. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
40 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 |
42 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
44 |
West Carlson's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 8 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 8 |
44 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
48 |
Attacked by enemies that West Carlson easily defeat. |
| 8 |
48 |
Gain Enemy if West Carlson don't already have one. |
| 8 |
48 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |