Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
1 |
20 |
Elvera Withers's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to run but caught and ship is destroyed. |
2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
2 |
23 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Elvera Withers's Contacts or Allies betrays Elvera Withers, ending Elvera Withers's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
3 |
23 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
3 |
24 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
4 |
27 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
4 |
30 |
Elvera Withers run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
5 |
30 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
5 |
31 |
Made lifelong friends. Gain 3 Allies. |
5 |
34 |
Graduated. |
6 |
34 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
6 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
6 |
35 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Elvera Withers into bankruptcy. Elvera Withers salvages what Elvera Withers can. |
7 |
35 |
Became a Entertainer (Artist). |
7 |
39 |
Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
7 |
39 |
Gain a contact |
8 |
39 |
Continued as Entertainer (Artist). |
8 |
41 |
One of Elvera Withers's pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings Elvera Withers into the criminal underworld. |
8 |
43 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Artist) rank 1. |
9 |
43 |
Voluntarily left Artist |
9 |
43 |
Switched to Merchant (Free Trader). |
9 |
47 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
9 |
47 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
10 |
47 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
10 |
50 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
10 |
51 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
11 |
51 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
11 |
55 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
11 |
55 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Trader. |
12 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
55 |
Retired at age 55. |
12 |
55 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
12 |
59 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
13 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |