| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
A good deal ensures Orville Penn is living the high life for a few years. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
25 |
Find Ancient Technology. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
29 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Orville Penn's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
34 |
A sudden war destroys Orville Penn's trade routes and contacts, forcing Orville Penn to flee that region of space. |
| 4 |
34 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
35 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 6 |
35 |
Switched to Merchant (Broker). |
| 6 |
36 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Orville Penn into bankruptcy. Orville Penn salvages what Orville Penn can. |
| 7 |
36 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
36 |
Retired at age 36. |
| 7 |
36 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 7 |
39 |
Orville Penn aid a follower back to the True Path but this angers a friend or relative. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 |
39 |
Retired. |
| 8 |
43 |
Gained a contact. |
| 9 |
43 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |