Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
1 |
20 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Silas Dwan's Contacts or Allies betrays Silas Dwan, ending Silas Dwan's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
20 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
2 |
24 |
Become leader in social movement. |
2 |
24 |
Gain an Ally and an Enemy. |
2 |
24 |
Graduated with honors. |
3 |
24 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
3 |
24 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
3 |
24 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
3 |
26 |
A good deal ensures Silas Dwan is living the high life for a few years. |
3 |
28 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
4 |
28 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
4 |
30 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
4 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
5 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
5 |
34 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
5 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 5 with the new title 1st Officer. |
6 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
6 |
37 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
6 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 6 with the new title Captain. |
7 |
40 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
7 |
40 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
7 |
41 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
8 |
44 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
8 |
45 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Silas Dwan's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
8 |
45 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Silas Dwan, forcing Silas Dwan to leave Silas Dwan's career. Gain a Rival. |
8 |
45 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
8 |
45 |
Gain an Enemy |
8 |
48 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
9 |
48 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
9 |
51 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
10 |
52 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
10 |
52 |
Became a Noble (Administrator) with the new title Assistant. |
10 |
56 |
Join a conspiracy of nobles that were caught. |
10 |
56 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
56 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
11 |
56 |
Switched to Noble (Diplomat) with the new title Intern and previous rank. |
11 |
59 |
Become deeply involved in politics on Silas Dwan's world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
11 |
60 |
Promoted to Noble (Diplomat) rank 1 with the new title 3rd Secretary. |
12 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
60 |
Retired at age 60. |