Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
19 |
Risk Retha Armstrong's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
3 |
28 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Retha Armstrong's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
4 |
31 |
A sudden war destroys Retha Armstrong's trade routes and contacts, forcing Retha Armstrong to flee that region of space. |
4 |
31 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
5 |
31 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
5 |
32 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Retha Armstrong's Contacts or Allies betrays Retha Armstrong, ending Retha Armstrong's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
6 |
35 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
6 |
39 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
7 |
39 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
7 |
40 |
Retha Armstrong is betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
8 |
40 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
8 |
42 |
Win a prestigious prize for Retha Armstrong's work. |
8 |
44 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
9 |
44 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
9 |
48 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
9 |
48 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
10 |
48 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
10 |
51 |
Make a breakthrough in Retha Armstrong's field. |
10 |
52 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
11 |
52 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
11 |
52 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
11 |
53 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. |
12 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
53 |
Retired at age 53. |
12 |
53 |
Retired. |
12 |
57 |
Gained a contact. |
13 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
61 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
14 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |