Term |
Age |
History |
---|
1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Infantry (Army). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
1 |
21 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
2 |
26 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
3 |
29 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
4 |
32 |
Gained a contact. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 3. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
5 |
35 |
Merle Bent run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
6 |
35 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
6 |
37 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Merle Bent's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
6 |
39 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
7 |
39 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
7 |
43 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Merle Bent's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
8 |
43 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
8 |
47 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
8 |
47 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
9 |
47 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
9 |
50 |
A good deal ensures Merle Bent is living the high life for a few years. |
9 |
51 |
Forced to muster out. |
10 |
51 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
10 |
51 |
Submitted to the draft. |
10 |
51 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
10 |
53 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
10 |
55 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
11 |
55 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
11 |
55 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Support (Marine). |
11 |
55 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
11 |
58 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
11 |
59 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
12 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
59 |
Retired at age 59. |
12 |
59 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
12 |
63 |
Merle Bent is ordered to take part in a black ops mission that goes against Merle Bent's conscience. Gain the lone survivor as an Enemy. |
13 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
63 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
13 |
64 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Merle Bent has become Merle Bent's superior. |
14 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
67 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
14 |
70 |
Merle Bent aid a follower back to the True Path but this angers a friend or relative. Gain an Enemy. |
15 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |