Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
21 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Merl Rivera's Contacts or Allies betrays Merl Rivera, ending Merl Rivera's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
21 |
Became a Rogue (Thief). |
2 |
25 |
Merl Rivera spend months in the dangerous criminal underworld. |
2 |
25 |
Promoted to Rogue (Thief) rank 1. |
3 |
25 |
Voluntarily left Thief |
3 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
3 |
25 |
Submitted to the draft. |
3 |
25 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
3 |
26 |
Merl Rivera is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
4 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
4 |
26 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
4 |
30 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
5 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
5 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
5 |
31 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
6 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
6 |
31 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
6 |
34 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
6 |
35 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
7 |
35 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
7 |
39 |
Contact with Government. |
8 |
39 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
8 |
43 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
43 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
9 |
45 |
A notable academic consults with Merl Rivera about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
9 |
47 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
10 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
47 |
Retired at age 47. |
10 |
47 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
10 |
48 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Merl Rivera has become Merl Rivera's superior. |
11 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
51 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
11 |
54 |
Merl Rivera faith is shaken. |
12 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
55 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
12 |
59 |
Merl Rivera come into conflict with a splinter group Merl Rivera's own religion which maintains Merl Rivera's version is the wrong one. Gain 1 Rivals. |
13 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |