Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Entered a spacer community. |
1 |
19 |
Spent the college years partying. |
1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
3 |
30 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
4 |
32 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Trader. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
5 |
35 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Bertie Clements's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
5 |
38 |
Forced to muster out. |
6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
6 |
38 |
Submitted to the draft. |
6 |
38 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
6 |
40 |
Bertie Clements have no idea what happened to Bertie Clements – they found Bertie Clements's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
7 |
40 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
7 |
42 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
8 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
8 |
42 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
8 |
43 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
8 |
46 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
9 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
9 |
49 |
Bertie Clements run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
10 |
49 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
10 |
50 |
Bertie Clements faith is shaken. |
11 |
53 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
11 |
55 |
Bertie Clements aid a follower back to the True Path but this angers a friend or relative. Gain an Enemy. |
12 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
55 |
Retired at age 55. |
12 |
55 |
Retired. |
12 |
56 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
13 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
61 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
14 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |