Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
1 |
19 |
Dan Payne run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
2 |
19 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
2 |
19 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
2 |
21 |
Amnesia. |
2 |
23 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
3 |
23 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
3 |
24 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Dan Payne's Contacts or Allies betrays Dan Payne, ending Dan Payne's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
4 |
24 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
4 |
25 |
Dan Payne's ship is damaged, and Dan Payne have to hitch-hike Dan Payne's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
4 |
25 |
Gain 3 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
5 |
25 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
5 |
29 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Dan Payne's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
5 |
29 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
6 |
29 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
6 |
30 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
6 |
33 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
7 |
33 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
7 |
37 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
8 |
37 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
8 |
41 |
Forced to muster out. |
9 |
41 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
9 |
44 |
Severely injured. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
10 |
45 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
10 |
48 |
Dan Payne run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
11 |
48 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
11 |
48 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
11 |
49 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
11 |
52 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
12 |
52 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
12 |
56 |
Join a social movement. |
12 |
56 |
Graduated. |
13 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
56 |
Retired at age 56. |
13 |
56 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
13 |
56 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
13 |
58 |
Gained a contact. |
14 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |