Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
20 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Gene Turner into bankruptcy. Gene Turner salvages what Gene Turner can. |
2 |
20 |
Became a Agent (Corporate Agent). |
2 |
22 |
Rewarded for a successful mission. |
2 |
24 |
Promoted to Agent (Corporate Agent) rank 1 with the new title Agent. |
3 |
24 |
Continued as Agent (Corporate Agent). |
3 |
25 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Gene Turner's job. |
4 |
28 |
Continued as Agent (Corporate Agent). |
4 |
32 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
4 |
32 |
Promoted to Agent (Corporate Agent) rank 2 with the new title Field Agent. |
5 |
32 |
Continued as Agent (Corporate Agent). |
5 |
34 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
5 |
36 |
Forced to muster out. |
6 |
36 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
6 |
37 |
Gene Turner accepted an offer of inducements to betray Gene Turner's faith. Gain 390,000 in cash. |
7 |
40 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
7 |
41 |
Win a prestigious prize. |
7 |
44 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 1. |
8 |
44 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
8 |
44 |
Retired at age 44. |
8 |
44 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
8 |
45 |
Works is especially well received and popular, making Gene Turner a minor celebrity |