Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
21 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Kathryn Shackley's Contacts or Allies betrays Kathryn Shackley, ending Kathryn Shackley's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
21 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
2 |
23 |
Kathryn Shackley is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
3 |
23 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
3 |
24 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
4 |
27 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
4 |
29 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Kathryn Shackley's Contacts or Allies betrays Kathryn Shackley, ending Kathryn Shackley's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
5 |
29 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
5 |
33 |
Expand the field of Streetwise, but gain a Rival in Kathryn Shackley's former tutor. |
5 |
33 |
Graduated. |
6 |
33 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
6 |
33 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
6 |
37 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Kathryn Shackley out of business. |
6 |
37 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
7 |
37 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
7 |
37 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
7 |
38 |
Opponents of Kathryn Shackley's belief system ambush Kathryn Shackley. |
7 |
38 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
8 |
38 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
8 |
41 |
Kathryn Shackley's ship is damaged, and Kathryn Shackley have to hitch-hike Kathryn Shackley's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
8 |
41 |
Gain 5 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
9 |
41 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
41 |
Retired at age 41. |
9 |
41 |
Retired. |
9 |
42 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
10 |
45 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
49 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
11 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
51 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
12 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
54 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
13 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
61 |
Good fortune. |
14 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
64 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
15 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |