Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Rogue (Thief). |
1 |
20 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Helmer Bethune's Contacts or Allies betrays Helmer Bethune, ending Helmer Bethune's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
20 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
2 |
21 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Helmer Bethune into bankruptcy. Helmer Bethune salvages what Helmer Bethune can. |
3 |
21 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
3 |
22 |
Helmer Bethune's ship is damaged, and Helmer Bethune have to hitch-hike Helmer Bethune's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
3 |
22 |
Gain 4 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
4 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
4 |
26 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
5 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
5 |
26 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
5 |
30 |
Moved to a new world. |
6 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
6 |
33 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
7 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
7 |
33 |
Submitted to the draft. |
7 |
33 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
7 |
36 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
8 |
37 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
8 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
8 |
37 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
8 |
39 |
Helmer Bethune is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
9 |
39 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
39 |
Retired at age 39. |
9 |
39 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
9 |
43 |
A notable academic consults with Helmer Bethune about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
9 |
43 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
10 |
43 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
43 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
10 |
47 |
Victim of a crime |
10 |
47 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
10 |
47 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 2 with the new title Team Leader. |
11 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
47 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
11 |
51 |
Helmer Bethune is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
12 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |