Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
1 |
19 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
2 |
26 |
A good deal ensures Carlton Ames is living the high life for a few years. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
3 |
29 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
4 |
33 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Carlton Ames's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Trader. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 4. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
6 |
40 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
6 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |
7 |
42 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
7 |
43 |
Carlton Ames run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
8 |
43 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
8 |
44 |
Carlton Ames accepted an offer of inducements to betray Carlton Ames's faith. Gain 480,000 in cash. |
9 |
47 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
9 |
47 |
Submitted to the draft. |
9 |
47 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
9 |
50 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
9 |
51 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
10 |
51 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
10 |
53 |
Carlton Ames's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
11 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
53 |
Retired at age 53. |
11 |
53 |
Switched to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
11 |
57 |
A notable academic consults with Carlton Ames about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
11 |
57 |
Forced to muster out. |
12 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
57 |
Retired. |
12 |
58 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
13 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |