Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
20 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Alva Withers's Contacts or Allies betrays Alva Withers, ending Alva Withers's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
20 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
2 |
22 |
When dealing with an alien race, Alva Withers botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
2 |
22 |
Alva Withers's ship is damaged, and Alva Withers have to hitch-hike Alva Withers's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
2 |
22 |
Gain 6 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
3 |
24 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
3 |
27 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
4 |
27 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
4 |
29 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
5 |
31 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
5 |
35 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
5 |
35 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
6 |
35 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
6 |
36 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
7 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
7 |
36 |
Submitted to the draft. |
7 |
36 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
7 |
39 |
Alva Withers is blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Alva Withers's guilt drives Alva Withers to excel. |
8 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
8 |
39 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
8 |
43 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
9 |
43 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
9 |
47 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
47 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
10 |
47 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
10 |
51 |
Find valuable salvage. |
10 |
51 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
11 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
51 |
Retired at age 51. |
11 |
51 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
11 |
52 |
Amnesia. |
12 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
55 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
12 |
56 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
56 |
Retired. |
13 |
60 |
Moved to a new world. |
14 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
62 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
15 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
66 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
16 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
70 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
17 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
76 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
18 |
76 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
18 |
77 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
19 |
80 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
19 |
82 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
20 |
84 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
20 |
86 |
Moved to a new world. |
21 |
88 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
21 |
89 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
22 |
92 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |