Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
1 |
21 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Osie Shorten Osie Shorten's job. |
2 |
21 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
2 |
23 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
3 |
23 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
3 |
25 |
Osie Shorten run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
4 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
4 |
25 |
Submitted to the draft. |
4 |
25 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
4 |
26 |
A sudden war destroys Osie Shorten's trade routes and contacts, forcing Osie Shorten to flee that region of space. |
4 |
26 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
4 |
29 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
5 |
29 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
5 |
32 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Osie Shorten into bankruptcy. Osie Shorten salvages what Osie Shorten can. |
6 |
32 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
6 |
33 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
7 |
33 |
Returned to Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
7 |
36 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
8 |
37 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
8 |
38 |
Osie Shorten's business or ship thrives. |
8 |
41 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
9 |
41 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
9 |
42 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Osie Shorten's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
9 |
45 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
10 |
45 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
10 |
47 |
Risk Osie Shorten's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
10 |
49 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
11 |
49 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
11 |
52 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
11 |
53 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 5 with the new title 1st Officer. |
12 |
53 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
12 |
56 |
A good deal ensures Osie Shorten is living the high life for a few years. |
12 |
57 |
Forced to muster out. |
13 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
57 |
Retired at age 57. |