Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
1 |
21 |
Dovie Bates have no idea what happened to Dovie Bates – they found Dovie Bates's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
2 |
21 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
2 |
21 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
2 |
23 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
2 |
25 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
3 |
25 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
3 |
29 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
4 |
29 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
4 |
33 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
5 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
5 |
33 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
5 |
36 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
6 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
6 |
36 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
6 |
40 |
Gained a contact. |
7 |
40 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
7 |
42 |
Dovie Bates run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
8 |
42 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
8 |
45 |
Made lifelong friends. Gain 3 Allies. |
8 |
46 |
Graduated. |
9 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
46 |
Retired at age 46. |
9 |
46 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
9 |
46 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
9 |
48 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
10 |
50 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
10 |
53 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
11 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
54 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
11 |
55 |
A good deal ensures Dovie Bates is living the high life for a few years. |
11 |
58 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
12 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
58 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
12 |
58 |
Retired. |
12 |
62 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
13 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |