Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
1 |
21 |
Gained a contact. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
2 |
25 |
Mildred Foale's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
3 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
3 |
25 |
Submitted to the draft. |
3 |
25 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
3 |
27 |
Mildred Foale's ship is damaged, and Mildred Foale have to hitch-hike Mildred Foale's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
3 |
27 |
Gain 5 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
4 |
27 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
4 |
28 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
5 |
28 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
5 |
30 |
A good deal ensures Mildred Foale is living the high life for a few years. |
6 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
6 |
34 |
Good fortune |
7 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
7 |
39 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
8 |
40 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
8 |
44 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
8 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
9 |
44 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
9 |
45 |
Mildred Foale's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
10 |
45 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
10 |
47 |
A notable academic consults with Mildred Foale about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
11 |
49 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
11 |
52 |
Mildred Foale aid a follower back to the True Path but this angers a friend or relative. Gain an Enemy. |
12 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |
12 |
52 |
Retired. |
12 |
55 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
13 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |