Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
21 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Dale Beckham's Contacts or Allies betrays Dale Beckham, ending Dale Beckham's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
21 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
2 |
24 |
Dale Beckham's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
3 |
24 |
Became a Navy (Flight). |
3 |
25 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Dale Beckham's career. |
3 |
28 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
4 |
28 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
4 |
29 |
Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
5 |
29 |
Became a Rogue (Pirate) with the new title Lackey. |
5 |
30 |
Gained a contact. |
5 |
33 |
Promoted to Rogue (Pirate) rank 1 with the new title Henchman. |
6 |
33 |
Continued as Rogue (Pirate). |
6 |
35 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Dale Beckham's Contacts or Allies betrays Dale Beckham, ending Dale Beckham's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
7 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
7 |
35 |
Submitted to the draft. |
7 |
35 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
7 |
37 |
Moved to a new world. |
7 |
39 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
8 |
39 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
8 |
40 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
40 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
40 |
Retired at age 40. |