Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
1 |
21 |
A good deal ensures Elma Foale is living the high life for a few years. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
2 |
26 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
3 |
26 |
Submitted to the draft. |
3 |
26 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
3 |
30 |
Elma Foale's business or ship thrives. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
4 |
30 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
4 |
32 |
Drafted into Flight |
5 |
34 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
5 |
38 |
Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
6 |
38 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
6 |
39 |
Find Ancient Technology. |
6 |
42 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
7 |
45 |
Gained a contact. |
7 |
46 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
8 |
48 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
8 |
48 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
8 |
48 |
Gain Enemy if Elma Foale don't already have one. |
8 |
50 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 3. |
9 |
50 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
9 |
54 |
Forced to muster out. |
10 |
54 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
10 |
54 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
10 |
55 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Elma Foale's Contacts or Allies betrays Elma Foale, ending Elma Foale's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
11 |
55 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
11 |
57 |
Elma Foale come into conflict with a splinter group Elma Foale's own religion which maintains Elma Foale's version is the wrong one. Gain 2 Rivals. |
12 |
57 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
12 |
61 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
13 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
61 |
Retired at age 61. |
13 |
61 |
Retired. |
13 |
65 |
Good fortune. |
14 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
69 |
Encounter a Psionic institute. |
14 |
69 |
Tested for psionic powers |
15 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
73 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
16 |
73 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
74 |
Gained a contact. |
17 |
77 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
80 |
Gained a contact. |
18 |
81 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |