Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
1 |
20 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
2 |
26 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
3 |
30 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Horace Rhodes into bankruptcy. Horace Rhodes salvages what Horace Rhodes can. |
4 |
30 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
4 |
33 |
Horace Rhodes run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
5 |
33 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
5 |
37 |
Win a prestigious prize for Horace Rhodes's work. |
5 |
37 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
6 |
37 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
6 |
40 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Horace Rhodes stranded in the wilderness. |
7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
7 |
40 |
Submitted to the draft. |
7 |
40 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
7 |
43 |
Horace Rhodes is blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Horace Rhodes's guilt drives Horace Rhodes to excel. |
8 |
43 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
8 |
45 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was injured. |
8 |
45 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
9 |
47 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
9 |
49 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
49 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
10 |
53 |
Horace Rhodes refused an offer of inducements to betray Horace Rhodes's faith. Gain 3 enemies. |
10 |
53 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
11 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
53 |
Retired at age 53. |
11 |
53 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
11 |
55 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
12 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |