Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
1 |
20 |
Herbert Howell run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
2 |
20 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
2 |
21 |
Moved to a new world. |
3 |
24 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
3 |
25 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
3 |
28 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
4 |
28 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
4 |
29 |
A sudden war destroys Herbert Howell's trade routes and contacts, forcing Herbert Howell to flee that region of space. |
4 |
29 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
5 |
29 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
5 |
33 |
Join a social movement. |
5 |
33 |
Graduated. |
6 |
33 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
6 |
33 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
6 |
34 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Herbert Howell's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
6 |
37 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
7 |
37 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
7 |
41 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
8 |
41 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
8 |
45 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
9 |
45 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
9 |
48 |
Herbert Howell's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
10 |
48 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
10 |
52 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Herbert Howell's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
10 |
52 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
10 |
52 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
10 |
52 |
The planetary government interferes with Herbert Howell's research for political or religious reasons. Herbert Howell continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
10 |
52 |
Gain an Enemy |
10 |
52 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
11 |
52 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
11 |
53 |
Win a prestigious prize for Herbert Howell's work. |
11 |
56 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
12 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
56 |
Retired at age 56. |
12 |
56 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
12 |
58 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Herbert Howell from Herbert Howell's work. |
12 |
60 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
13 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |