Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
1 |
20 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
2 |
23 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
3 |
29 |
Lost eye or limb. |
4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
4 |
29 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
4 |
33 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
5 |
33 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
5 |
36 |
Malinda Black have no idea what happened to Malinda Black – they found Malinda Black's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
6 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
6 |
36 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
6 |
37 |
Malinda Black run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
7 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
7 |
37 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
7 |
39 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
7 |
41 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
8 |
41 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
8 |
44 |
Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
9 |
45 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
9 |
46 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Malinda Black into bankruptcy. Malinda Black salvages what Malinda Black can. |
10 |
46 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
10 |
48 |
Moved to a new world. |
10 |
50 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
11 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
50 |
Retired at age 50. |
11 |
50 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
11 |
52 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Malinda Black's Contacts or Allies betrays Malinda Black, ending Malinda Black's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
12 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
52 |
Retired. |
12 |
53 |
Good fortune. |
13 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
59 |
Gained a contact. |
14 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
64 |
Victim of a crime. |
15 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
65 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
16 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
71 |
Accused of a crime. |
17 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |