Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
1 |
21 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Support (Marine). |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
2 |
24 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
3 |
28 |
Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
4 |
33 |
A mission goes wrong and Helmer Harper is stranded behind enemy lines. Ejected from the service. |
5 |
33 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
5 |
36 |
Helmer Harper is blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Helmer Harper's guilt drives Helmer Harper to excel. |
6 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
6 |
36 |
Submitted to the draft. |
6 |
36 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
6 |
37 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Helmer Harper's scout ship. |
7 |
40 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
7 |
41 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Helmer Harper's scout ship. |
8 |
44 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
8 |
46 |
Helmer Harper's ship is damaged, and Helmer Harper have to hitch-hike Helmer Harper's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
8 |
46 |
Gain 2 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
9 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
9 |
46 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
9 |
49 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Helmer Harper's Contacts or Allies betrays Helmer Harper, ending Helmer Harper's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
10 |
49 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
10 |
50 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Helmer Harper out of business. |