Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
19 |
Melba Blakely is falsely accused for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Gain the officer who blamed Melba Blakely as an Enemy. |
2 |
19 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
2 |
19 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
2 |
21 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was injured. |
2 |
21 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
2 |
23 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
3 |
23 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
3 |
25 |
Melba Blakely run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
4 |
25 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
4 |
26 |
Melba Blakely's ship is damaged, and Melba Blakely have to hitch-hike Melba Blakely's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
4 |
26 |
Gain 4 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
5 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
5 |
26 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
5 |
27 |
Melba Blakely run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
6 |
27 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
6 |
31 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
6 |
31 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
7 |
31 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
7 |
35 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
8 |
35 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
8 |
39 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
8 |
39 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
8 |
39 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
9 |
39 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
9 |
43 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Melba Blakely's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
9 |
43 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
10 |
43 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
10 |
47 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
10 |
47 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 5 with the new title 1st Officer. |
11 |
47 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
11 |
50 |
A good deal ensures Melba Blakely is living the high life for a few years. |
11 |
51 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 6 with the new title Captain. |
12 |
51 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
12 |
55 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Melba Blakely's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
12 |
55 |
Forced to muster out. |
13 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
55 |
Retired at age 55. |