Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
1 |
19 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Mckinley Hopkins stranded in the wilderness. |
2 |
19 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
2 |
20 |
Mckinley Hopkins come into conflict with a splinter group Mckinley Hopkins's own religion which maintains Mckinley Hopkins's version is the wrong one. Gain 2 Rivals. |
3 |
20 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
3 |
20 |
Submitted to the draft. |
3 |
20 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
3 |
22 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
4 |
24 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
4 |
28 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
5 |
28 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
5 |
31 |
Mckinley Hopkins run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
6 |
31 |
Switched to Merchant (Free Trader). |
6 |
35 |
A good deal ensures Mckinley Hopkins is living the high life for a few years. |
6 |
35 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
7 |
35 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
7 |
39 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
8 |
39 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
8 |
43 |
A sudden war destroys Mckinley Hopkins's trade routes and contacts, forcing Mckinley Hopkins to flee that region of space. |
8 |
43 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
8 |
43 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Trader. |
9 |
43 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
9 |
47 |
Mckinley Hopkins's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
10 |
47 |
Returned to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
10 |
49 |
Mckinley Hopkins aid a follower back to the True Path but this angers a friend or relative. Gain an Enemy. |
11 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
49 |
Retired at age 49. |
11 |
49 |
Retired. |
11 |
52 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
12 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
56 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
13 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
58 |
Moved to a new world. |
14 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |