Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
22 |
Pierce Thorebourne's business or ship thrives. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
2 |
26 |
Gained a contact. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
3 |
30 |
A good deal ensures Pierce Thorebourne is living the high life for a few years. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
4 |
33 |
A sudden war destroys Pierce Thorebourne's trade routes and contacts, forcing Pierce Thorebourne to flee that region of space. |
4 |
33 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
5 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
5 |
33 |
Submitted to the draft. |
5 |
33 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
5 |
36 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Pierce Thorebourne's actions. Pierce Thorebourne actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
6 |
36 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
6 |
39 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
6 |
40 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
7 |
40 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
7 |
44 |
Pierce Thorebourne's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Pierce Thorebourne may salvage what Pierce Thorebourne can and give up. |
8 |
44 |
Switched to Merchant (Free Trader). |
8 |
48 |
A sudden war destroys Pierce Thorebourne's trade routes and contacts, forcing Pierce Thorebourne to flee that region of space. |
8 |
48 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
9 |
48 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
9 |
50 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
9 |
52 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |