Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
1 |
19 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Joe Marshall into bankruptcy. Joe Marshall salvages what Joe Marshall can. |
2 |
19 |
Became a Rogue (Enforcer). |
2 |
23 |
A job goes wrong, forcing Joe Marshall to flee off-planet. |
3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
3 |
23 |
Submitted to the draft. |
3 |
23 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
3 |
25 |
A mission goes wrong; Joe Marshall and several others are captured and mistreated by the enemy. Gain Joe Marshall's jailer as an Enemy. |
4 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
4 |
25 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
4 |
28 |
Scarred. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
5 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
5 |
28 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
5 |
31 |
Find valuable salvage. |
5 |
32 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
6 |
32 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
6 |
36 |
Joe Marshall run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
7 |
36 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
7 |
40 |
Study Science (Social Sciences/Sophontology) as a hobby. |
7 |
40 |
Graduated with honors. |
8 |
40 |
Switched to Merchant (Broker). |
8 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
8 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
8 |
41 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
8 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
9 |
44 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
9 |
48 |
A good deal ensures Joe Marshall is living the high life for a few years. |
9 |
48 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 4. |
10 |
48 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
10 |
51 |
Joe Marshall's business or ship thrives. |
10 |
52 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 5. |
11 |
52 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
11 |
54 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
11 |
56 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 6. |
12 |
56 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
12 |
58 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
12 |
60 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 7. |
13 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
60 |
Retired at age 60. |
13 |
60 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
13 |
63 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
13 |
64 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 8. |
14 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
64 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
14 |
64 |
Retired. |
14 |
65 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
15 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
71 |
Gained a contact. |
16 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
76 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
17 |
76 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
78 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
18 |
80 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |