Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
22 |
A sudden war destroys Helmer Cook's trade routes and contacts, forcing Helmer Cook to flee that region of space. |
1 |
22 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
2 |
24 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
3 |
30 |
Helmer Cook run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
4 |
30 |
Switched to Merchant (Free Trader). |
4 |
32 |
Risk Helmer Cook's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
5 |
37 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
6 |
42 |
Risk Helmer Cook's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
6 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |
7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
7 |
42 |
Submitted to the draft. |
7 |
42 |
Returned to Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
7 |
44 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
8 |
50 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
8 |
50 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
9 |
50 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
9 |
51 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
9 |
54 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
10 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
54 |
Retired at age 54. |
10 |
54 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
10 |
57 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Helmer Cook's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
10 |
58 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
11 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
58 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
11 |
62 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Helmer Cook out of business. |
12 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |