Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
1 |
21 |
Buford Ryan have no idea what happened to Buford Ryan – they found Buford Ryan's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
2 |
21 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
2 |
21 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
2 |
24 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
2 |
25 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
3 |
25 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
3 |
26 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
4 |
26 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
4 |
28 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
4 |
30 |
Graduated with honors. |
5 |
30 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
5 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
5 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
5 |
33 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Buford Ryan out of business. |
6 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
6 |
33 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
6 |
37 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
7 |
37 |
Switched to Merchant (Broker). |
7 |
41 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
7 |
41 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
8 |
41 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
8 |
42 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
8 |
45 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
9 |
45 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
9 |
46 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
9 |
49 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
10 |
49 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
10 |
52 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
10 |
53 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 4. |
11 |
53 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
11 |
54 |
Gained a contact. |
11 |
57 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 5. |
12 |
57 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
12 |
59 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Buford Ryan's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
12 |
61 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 6. |