Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
1 |
20 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
1 |
22 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
2 |
26 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Bertie Carlson's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
3 |
27 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Bertie Carlson's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
4 |
32 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Bertie Carlson into bankruptcy. Bertie Carlson salvages what Bertie Carlson can. |
5 |
32 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
5 |
33 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Bertie Carlson's career. |
5 |
36 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
6 |
36 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
6 |
37 |
Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
7 |
37 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
7 |
38 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
8 |
41 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
8 |
41 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
8 |
43 |
Find valuable salvage. |
9 |
45 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
9 |
48 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
10 |
48 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
10 |
49 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
11 |
52 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
11 |
56 |
Gained a contact. |
11 |
56 |
Forced to muster out. |
12 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
56 |
Retired at age 56. |