Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
20 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
3 |
29 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
4 |
31 |
A good deal ensures Nell Nelson is living the high life for a few years. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
5 |
37 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
6 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |
7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
7 |
42 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
7 |
44 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Nell Nelson's Contacts or Allies betrays Nell Nelson, ending Nell Nelson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
8 |
44 |
Returned to Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
8 |
46 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
8 |
48 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 5 with the new title 1st Officer. |
9 |
48 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
9 |
52 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
9 |
52 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 6 with the new title Captain. |
10 |
52 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
10 |
56 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
10 |
56 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 7. |
10 |
56 |
Forced to muster out. |
11 |
56 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
11 |
57 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
11 |
60 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
12 |
60 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
12 |
62 |
Make a breakthrough in Nell Nelson's field. |
12 |
64 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
13 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
64 |
Retired at age 64. |
13 |
64 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
13 |
65 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
14 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
68 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
14 |
71 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
15 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |