| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
A sudden war destroys Winston Stevens's trade routes and contacts, forcing Winston Stevens to flee that region of space. |
| 1 |
22 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
24 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Winston Stevens's Contacts or Allies betrays Winston Stevens, ending Winston Stevens's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 3 |
28 |
Winston Stevens come into conflict with a splinter group Winston Stevens's own religion which maintains Winston Stevens's version is the wrong one. Gain 3 Rivals. |
| 4 |
28 |
Switched to Merchant (Broker). |
| 4 |
32 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 5 |
33 |
Risk Winston Stevens's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 6 |
37 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Winston Stevens out of business. |
| 7 |
37 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 7 |
38 |
Spent the college years partying. |
| 7 |
41 |
Dropped out of the merchant academy. |
| 8 |
41 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 8 |
44 |
Winston Stevens's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 9 |
44 |
Returned to Believer (Holy Warrior). |
| 9 |
45 |
Winston Stevens is chosen to represent Winston Stevens's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
| 10 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
48 |
Retired at age 48. |