Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
1 |
21 |
Risk Donald Shackley's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
2 |
26 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
3 |
26 |
Submitted to the draft. |
3 |
26 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
3 |
27 |
Donald Shackley's ship is damaged, and Donald Shackley have to hitch-hike Donald Shackley's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
3 |
27 |
Gain 6 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
4 |
27 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
4 |
28 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
5 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
5 |
28 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
5 |
29 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Donald Shackley's Contacts or Allies betrays Donald Shackley, ending Donald Shackley's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
6 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
6 |
29 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
6 |
30 |
Donald Shackley run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
7 |
30 |
Switched to Merchant (Broker). |
7 |
33 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
7 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
8 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
8 |
37 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
8 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
9 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
9 |
42 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Donald Shackley's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
9 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
10 |
42 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
42 |
Retired at age 42. |
10 |
42 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
10 |
42 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
10 |
46 |
Donald Shackley accepted an offer of inducements to betray Donald Shackley's faith. Gain 320,000 in cash. |
11 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
46 |
Retired. |
11 |
48 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
12 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |