Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
1 |
20 |
A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws Elsie Thomas's life into chaos, forcing Elsie Thomas to leave the planet. |
2 |
20 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
2 |
23 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
2 |
24 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
3 |
24 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
3 |
25 |
Gained a contact. |
3 |
28 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
4 |
28 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
4 |
32 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Elsie Thomas out of business. |
5 |
32 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
5 |
33 |
Contacted by an underground psionic group. |
5 |
36 |
Graduated. |
6 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
6 |
40 |
A good deal ensures Elsie Thomas is living the high life for a few years. |
6 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
6 |
40 |
Tested for psionic powers |
7 |
40 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
7 |
41 |
Good fortune |
7 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
8 |
44 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
8 |
45 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
8 |
48 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 5 with the new title 1st Officer. |
9 |
48 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
9 |
50 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
9 |
52 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 6 with the new title Captain. |
9 |
52 |
Forced to muster out. |
10 |
52 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
10 |
52 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
10 |
53 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Elsie Thomas's Contacts or Allies betrays Elsie Thomas, ending Elsie Thomas's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
11 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
53 |
Retired at age 53. |
11 |
53 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
11 |
54 |
Elsie Thomas accepted an offer of inducements to betray Elsie Thomas's faith. Gain 500,000 in cash. |
12 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
57 |
Retired. |
12 |
59 |
Moved to a new world. |
13 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
62 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
14 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |