| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
19 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 1 |
22 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Switched to Navy (Flight) with previous rank. |
| 2 |
26 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 3 |
29 |
Berdie Cropper is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 4 |
29 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
30 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Berdie Cropper's Contacts or Allies betrays Berdie Cropper, ending Berdie Cropper's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 5 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
34 |
Severely injured. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 6 |
34 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
37 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 6 |
37 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
37 |
Gain Enemy if Berdie Cropper don't already have one. |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
40 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 8 |
40 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 8 |
44 |
Graduated. |
| 9 |
44 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 9 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 9 |
46 |
Berdie Cropper's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |