Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
20 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
2 |
24 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
3 |
30 |
Steve Staff is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
4 |
30 |
Became a Agent (Intelligence). |
4 |
34 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Steve Staff's job. |
5 |
34 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
5 |
38 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
6 |
40 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
7 |
40 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
7 |
42 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
7 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
8 |
44 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
8 |
47 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
8 |
48 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
9 |
48 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
9 |
51 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Steve Staff out of business. |
10 |
51 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
10 |
54 |
Steve Staff run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
11 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
54 |
Retired at age 54. |
11 |
54 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
11 |
57 |
A notable academic consults with Steve Staff about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
12 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |