Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Entered Colonial Upbringing. |
1 |
20 |
Gained a contact. |
1 |
26 |
Failed as a colonist. |
2 |
26 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
2 |
28 |
Political upheaval strikes Derrick Shackley's homeworld, and Derrick Shackley is caught up in the revolution. |
2 |
30 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
3 |
30 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
3 |
33 |
Derrick Shackley's business expands, Derrick Shackley's corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
4 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Colonist |
4 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
4 |
34 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
4 |
38 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
5 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
5 |
41 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
6 |
41 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
6 |
44 |
Derrick Shackley's scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster but Derrick Shackley fail to help. Gain an Enemy. |
6 |
44 |
Derrick Shackley's ship is damaged, and Derrick Shackley have to hitch-hike Derrick Shackley's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
6 |
44 |
Gain 2 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
7 |
45 |
Voluntarily left Surveyor |
7 |
45 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
7 |
46 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Derrick Shackley's Contacts or Allies betrays Derrick Shackley, ending Derrick Shackley's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
8 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
8 |
46 |
Submitted to the draft. |
8 |
46 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
8 |
50 |
Gained a contact. |
8 |
50 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
9 |
50 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
9 |
51 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Derrick Shackley into bankruptcy. Derrick Shackley salvages what Derrick Shackley can. |
9 |
54 |
Forced to muster out. |
10 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
54 |
Retired at age 54. |