Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
1 |
21 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
2 |
25 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
3 |
28 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
4 |
31 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 4. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
5 |
35 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Vivian Burns's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
6 |
40 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Vivian Burns into bankruptcy. Vivian Burns salvages what Vivian Burns can. |
7 |
40 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
7 |
44 |
Psychologically damaged by Vivian Burns's time in the scouts. |
8 |
44 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
8 |
45 |
Vivian Burns's business expands, Vivian Burns's corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
8 |
48 |
Promoted to Citizen (Corporate) rank 1. |
9 |
48 |
Continued as Citizen (Corporate). |
9 |
51 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Vivian Burns Vivian Burns's job. |
10 |
51 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
10 |
52 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
11 |
52 |
Switched to Scout (Courier) with previous rank. |
11 |
54 |
Vivian Burns's scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster but Vivian Burns fail to help. Gain an Enemy. |
11 |
54 |
Vivian Burns's ship is damaged, and Vivian Burns have to hitch-hike Vivian Burns's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
11 |
54 |
Gain 3 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
12 |
56 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
12 |
57 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
13 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
60 |
Retired at age 60. |
13 |
60 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
13 |
63 |
Vivian Burns inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
14 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
63 |
Retired. |
14 |
67 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
15 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |