Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
1 |
19 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was injured. |
1 |
19 |
Nearly killed. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
2 |
25 |
Find Ancient Technology. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
3 |
29 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ryan Hicks's Contacts or Allies betrays Ryan Hicks, ending Ryan Hicks's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
4 |
29 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
4 |
32 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
4 |
33 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
5 |
33 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
5 |
37 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
5 |
37 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
6 |
37 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
6 |
40 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Ryan Hicks's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
6 |
41 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
7 |
41 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
7 |
44 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
7 |
45 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 4. |
8 |
45 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
8 |
49 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 5. |
9 |
49 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
9 |
51 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
9 |
53 |
Forced to muster out. |
10 |
53 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
10 |
56 |
Ryan Hicks's ship is damaged, and Ryan Hicks have to hitch-hike Ryan Hicks's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
10 |
56 |
Gain 4 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
11 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
56 |
Retired at age 56. |