Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
1 |
21 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
3 |
27 |
Attacked by enemies that Mertie Ming easily defeat. |
3 |
27 |
Gain Enemy if Mertie Ming don't already have one. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 2 with the new title Warrior. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
4 |
31 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
5 |
31 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
5 |
34 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Mertie Ming's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Mertie Ming is blamed for the disaster. Mertie Ming is court - martialled and discharged. |
6 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
6 |
34 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
6 |
37 |
Find valuable salvage. |
6 |
38 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 3 with the new title Warrior. |
7 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
7 |
40 |
Mertie Ming run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
8 |
40 |
Became a Rogue (Pirate) with the new title Lackey. |
8 |
41 |
Mertie Ming commit a legendary crime. |
8 |
44 |
Promoted to Rogue (Pirate) rank 1 with the new title Henchman. |
9 |
44 |
Voluntarily left Pirate |
9 |
44 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
9 |
46 |
Mertie Ming accepted an offer of inducements to betray Mertie Ming's faith. Gain 460,000 in cash. |
10 |
48 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
10 |
52 |
Mertie Ming's ship is damaged, and Mertie Ming have to hitch-hike Mertie Ming's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
10 |
52 |
Gain 4 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
11 |
52 |
Returned to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
11 |
53 |
Mertie Ming refused an offer of inducements to betray Mertie Ming's faith. Gain 6 enemies. |
11 |
56 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
12 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
56 |
Retired at age 56. |
12 |
56 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
12 |
58 |
Mertie Ming accepted an offer of inducements to betray Mertie Ming's faith. Gain 130,000 in cash. |
12 |
60 |
Forced to muster out. |
13 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
60 |
Retired. |
13 |
62 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
14 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
65 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
15 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
71 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
16 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |