Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
2 |
26 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
3 |
27 |
A sudden war destroys Doctor Hays's trade routes and contacts, forcing Doctor Hays to flee that region of space. |
3 |
27 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
4 |
27 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
4 |
31 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
5 |
31 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
5 |
35 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
6 |
35 |
Switched to Merchant (Free Trader). |
6 |
36 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
7 |
39 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
7 |
43 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
7 |
43 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
8 |
43 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
8 |
43 |
Retired at age 43. |
8 |
43 |
Voluntarily left Free Trader |
8 |
43 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
8 |
47 |
Doctor Hays refused an offer of inducements to betray Doctor Hays's faith. Gain 6 enemies. |
9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |