| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 1 |
18 |
Entered a psionic community. |
| 1 |
22 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. Gain an rival who is upset that Carl Steeves left the community. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
26 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Carl Steeves 's Contacts or Allies betrays Carl Steeves , ending Carl Steeves 's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
28 |
Good fortune |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
37 |
Nearly killed. Owe 22,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
37 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
| 6 |
40 |
Carl Steeves learn something Carl Steeves should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Carl Steeves can profit from illegally. |
| 6 |
41 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 1. |
| 7 |
41 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 7 |
44 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Carl Steeves Carl Steeves 's job. |
| 8 |
44 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 8 |
45 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 |
48 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 9 |
49 |
Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on Carl Steeves 's homeworld. |
| 9 |
52 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |