Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
20 |
Drafted into Merchant Marine |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
2 |
23 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Hildur Lawson's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
3 |
29 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
4 |
32 |
A sudden war destroys Hildur Lawson's trade routes and contacts, forcing Hildur Lawson to flee that region of space. |
4 |
32 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
5 |
36 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
6 |
41 |
Hildur Lawson's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
7 |
41 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
7 |
42 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
7 |
42 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
7 |
42 |
The planetary government interferes with Hildur Lawson's research for political or religious reasons. Hildur Lawson continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
8 |
45 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
8 |
45 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
8 |
45 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
8 |
48 |
Win a prestigious prize for Hildur Lawson's work. |
9 |
49 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
9 |
52 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Hildur Lawson's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
9 |
52 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
52 |
Gain an Enemy |
9 |
53 |
Forced to muster out. |
10 |
53 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
10 |
57 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Hildur Lawson's Contacts or Allies betrays Hildur Lawson, ending Hildur Lawson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
11 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
57 |
Retired at age 57. |
11 |
57 |
Retired. |
11 |
59 |
Gained a contact. |
12 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |