Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
20 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Melton Dabs's career. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
2 |
24 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
3 |
30 |
Melton Dabs foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 3 with the new title Petty Officer, 2nd class. |
4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
4 |
30 |
Switched to Navy (Flight) with previous rank. |
4 |
34 |
Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
5 |
34 |
Submitted to the draft. |
5 |
34 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
5 |
37 |
When dealing with an alien race, Melton Dabs botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
5 |
37 |
Psychologically damaged by Melton Dabs's time in the scouts. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
6 |
41 |
Melton Dabs's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to bargain with them but fail and the ship is destroyed. |
7 |
42 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
7 |
43 |
Melton Dabs do not know what happened to Melton Dabs. There is a gap in Melton Dabs's memory. |
8 |
43 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
8 |
46 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Melton Dabs's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
8 |
47 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
9 |
47 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
9 |
48 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Melton Dabs's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
9 |
51 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
10 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
51 |
Retired at age 51. |
10 |
51 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
10 |
53 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Melton Dabs out of business. |
11 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
53 |
Retired. |
11 |
56 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
12 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
59 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
13 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |