Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
20 |
Merle Hopkins is falsely accused for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Gain the officer who blamed Merle Hopkins as an Enemy. |
2 |
20 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
2 |
23 |
Find valuable salvage. |
3 |
24 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
3 |
27 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
4 |
28 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
4 |
29 |
Merle Hopkins survey an alien world. |
5 |
32 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
5 |
32 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
5 |
33 |
Merle Hopkins discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
5 |
36 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
6 |
36 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
6 |
38 |
Merle Hopkins's ship is damaged, and Merle Hopkins have to hitch-hike Merle Hopkins's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
6 |
38 |
Gain 6 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
7 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
7 |
38 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
7 |
42 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
8 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
8 |
46 |
Find Ancient Technology. |
8 |
46 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 2 with the new title Warrior. |
9 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
9 |
49 |
Merle Hopkins run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
10 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
49 |
Retired at age 49. |
10 |
49 |
Retired. |
10 |
51 |
Severely injured. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
56 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
12 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
61 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
13 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
65 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
14 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
66 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
15 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
70 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
16 |
73 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
76 |
Gained a contact. |
17 |
77 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
80 |
Good fortune. |
18 |
81 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |