Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
1 |
21 |
Study Profession (Spacer/Belter) as a hobby. |
1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
2 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
2 |
25 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
3 |
28 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Marcellus Stanley's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
4 |
33 |
A sudden war destroys Marcellus Stanley's trade routes and contacts, forcing Marcellus Stanley to flee that region of space. |
4 |
33 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 4. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
5 |
37 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
6 |
42 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
7 |
42 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
7 |
43 |
Victim of a crime |
7 |
46 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
8 |
50 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
9 |
50 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
9 |
51 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Marcellus Stanley's Contacts or Allies betrays Marcellus Stanley, ending Marcellus Stanley's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
10 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
51 |
Retired at age 51. |
10 |
51 |
Retired. |
10 |
52 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
11 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |