Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
1 |
20 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
2 |
23 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
3 |
27 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
4 |
31 |
Moved to a new world. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
5 |
37 |
A good deal ensures Francis Shaw is living the high life for a few years. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
6 |
42 |
Gained a contact. |
6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 4. |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
7 |
43 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Francis Shaw into bankruptcy. Francis Shaw salvages what Francis Shaw can. |
8 |
43 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
8 |
45 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Francis Shaw's scout ship. |
9 |
47 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
9 |
49 |
When dealing with an alien race, Francis Shaw botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
9 |
49 |
Severely injured. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
51 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
10 |
51 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
10 |
51 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
10 |
53 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
11 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
55 |
Retired at age 55. |
11 |
55 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
11 |
57 |
Francis Shaw's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Francis Shaw successfully ran to the jump point. |
11 |
59 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
12 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
59 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
12 |
60 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
13 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
60 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
13 |
63 |
Francis Shaw retreat from the mundane world for a time in the hope of a revelation, although this affects
your work and relationships. |
14 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
64 |
Voluntarily left Mainstream Believer |
14 |
64 |
Retired. |
14 |
68 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
15 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
69 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
16 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
76 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
17 |
76 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
80 |
Gained a contact. |
18 |
80 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
18 |
82 |
Good fortune. |
19 |
84 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |