Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
22 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
1 |
22 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
2 |
24 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
3 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
3 |
28 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Merritt Burke's Contacts or Allies betrays Merritt Burke, ending Merritt Burke's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
4 |
28 |
Submitted to the draft. |
4 |
28 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
4 |
29 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
4 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
5 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
5 |
34 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Merritt Burke's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
5 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
6 |
36 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
6 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
6 |
36 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
6 |
40 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
7 |
40 |
Returned to Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
7 |
41 |
A good deal ensures Merritt Burke is living the high life for a few years. |
7 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
8 |
44 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
8 |
46 |
Moved to a new world. |
8 |
48 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
9 |
48 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
9 |
51 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Merritt Burke's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
9 |
52 |
Forced to muster out. |
10 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |
10 |
52 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
10 |
53 |
Merritt Burke refused an offer of inducements to betray Merritt Burke's faith. Gain 3 enemies. |
10 |
56 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
11 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
56 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
11 |
58 |
A notable academic consults with Merritt Burke about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
12 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
60 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
12 |
61 |
Merritt Burke is chosen to represent Merritt Burke's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
12 |
64 |
Forced to muster out. |
13 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |