Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Entered Military Academy(Marine Academy) |
1 |
21 |
Suffered a deep tragedy. |
1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
2 |
23 |
A mission goes disastrously wrong due to Merlin Ford's commander’s error or incompetence, but Merlin Ford survive. |
2 |
23 |
Report commander and gain an Enemy. |
2 |
26 |
Commissioned in Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Lieutenant. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) officer rank 2 with the new title Captain. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
3 |
27 |
Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
3 |
27 |
Injured |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) officer rank 3 with the new title Force Commander. |
4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
4 |
33 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Merlin Ford's career. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) officer rank 4 with the new title Lieutenant Colonel. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
5 |
35 |
Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) officer rank 5 with the new title Colonel. |
6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Support (Marine). |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
6 |
39 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
7 |
39 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
7 |
40 |
Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
7 |
43 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 1. |
8 |
43 |
Voluntarily left Performer |
8 |
43 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
8 |
44 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
8 |
47 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
9 |
47 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
9 |
51 |
Merlin Ford's business or ship thrives. |
9 |
51 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
10 |
51 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
10 |
51 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
10 |
51 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
11 |
55 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
11 |
59 |
Encounter a Psionic institute. |
11 |
59 |
Tested for psionic powers |
11 |
59 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
12 |
59 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
12 |
63 |
Merlin Ford run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
13 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
63 |
Retired at age 63. |