Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
22 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Houston Carpenter's Contacts or Allies betrays Houston Carpenter, ending Houston Carpenter's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
2 |
22 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
2 |
24 |
Attacked by enemies that Houston Carpenter easily defeat. |
2 |
24 |
Gain Enemy if Houston Carpenter don't already have one. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
3 |
29 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
4 |
30 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
4 |
33 |
Houston Carpenter spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
4 |
33 |
Gain a contact in an alien race. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
5 |
36 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
6 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
6 |
36 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
6 |
38 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
6 |
40 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
7 |
40 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
7 |
43 |
Houston Carpenter do not know what happened to Houston Carpenter. There is a gap in Houston Carpenter's memory. |
8 |
43 |
Switched to Scout (Courier) with previous rank. |
8 |
45 |
Houston Carpenter have no idea what happened to Houston Carpenter – they found Houston Carpenter's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
9 |
45 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
9 |
47 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
10 |
49 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
10 |
53 |
A good deal ensures Houston Carpenter is living the high life for a few years. |
11 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
53 |
Retired at age 53. |
11 |
53 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
11 |
54 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
57 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
12 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
57 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
12 |
59 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Houston Carpenter into bankruptcy. Houston Carpenter salvages what Houston Carpenter can. |
13 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
59 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
13 |
60 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Houston Carpenter has become Houston Carpenter's superior. |
13 |
63 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
14 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |