Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
2 |
25 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
3 |
25 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
3 |
27 |
Psychologically damaged by Rick Cause's time in the scouts. |
4 |
27 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
4 |
30 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
4 |
31 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
5 |
31 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
5 |
35 |
A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws Rick Cause's life into chaos, forcing Rick Cause to leave the planet. |
6 |
35 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
6 |
38 |
Good fortune |
6 |
39 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
7 |
39 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
7 |
41 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Rick Cause into bankruptcy. Rick Cause salvages what Rick Cause can. |
7 |
43 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
8 |
43 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
8 |
44 |
Good fortune |
8 |
47 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Trader. |
9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
47 |
Retired at age 47. |
9 |
47 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
9 |
49 |
Accused of a crime |
9 |
51 |
Forced to muster out. |
10 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
51 |
Became a Prisoner (Thug). |
10 |
55 |
Disgraced. Word of Rick Cause's criminal past reaches Rick Cause's homeworld. |
11 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |