Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
1 |
21 |
Spent the college years partying. |
1 |
22 |
Graduated with honors. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
2 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
2 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
2 |
26 |
A good deal ensures Bertha Wilson is living the high life for a few years. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
3 |
29 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Bertha Wilson's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
4 |
34 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
5 |
34 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
5 |
38 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
6 |
38 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
6 |
41 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Bertha Wilson's Contacts or Allies betrays Bertha Wilson, ending Bertha Wilson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
7 |
41 |
Returned to Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
7 |
45 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 5 with the new title 1st Officer. |
8 |
45 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
8 |
47 |
Bertha Wilson's business or ship thrives. |
8 |
49 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 6 with the new title Captain. |
9 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
49 |
Retired at age 49. |
9 |
49 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
9 |
52 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
9 |
53 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 7. |
10 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
53 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
10 |
57 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
10 |
57 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 8. |
11 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
57 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
11 |
61 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
11 |
61 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 9. |
12 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |