| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
22 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Roland Watkins's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
24 |
A sudden war destroys Roland Watkins's trade routes and contacts, forcing Roland Watkins to flee that region of space. |
| 2 |
24 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 3 |
24 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 3 |
26 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 |
28 |
Graduated. |
| 4 |
28 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
28 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 4 |
32 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
35 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Roland Watkins into bankruptcy. Roland Watkins salvages what Roland Watkins can. |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
| 6 |
36 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 1. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
| 7 |
40 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
| 8 |
44 |
Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on Roland Watkins's homeworld. |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 2. |
| 9 |
47 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
| 9 |
51 |
Works is especially well received and popular, making Roland Watkins a minor celebrity |
| 10 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
51 |
Retired at age 51. |