Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
20 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
2 |
20 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
2 |
24 |
Vester Gardner spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
2 |
24 |
Gain a contact in an alien race. |
2 |
24 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
3 |
24 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
3 |
27 |
Vester Gardner's scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster. Gain a Contact. |
4 |
28 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
4 |
28 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
4 |
30 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Vester Gardner's scout ship. |
4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 2. |
5 |
32 |
Voluntarily left Explorer |
5 |
32 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
5 |
34 |
Attacked by enemies that Vester Gardner easily defeat. |
5 |
34 |
Gain Enemy if Vester Gardner don't already have one. |
5 |
36 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
6 |
36 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
6 |
39 |
Vester Gardner run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
7 |
39 |
Returned to Scout (Explorer). |
7 |
41 |
Vester Gardner's ship is damaged, and Vester Gardner have to hitch-hike Vester Gardner's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
7 |
41 |
Gain 1 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
8 |
41 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
8 |
41 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
8 |
44 |
Find valuable salvage. |
8 |
45 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
9 |
45 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
9 |
49 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
10 |
49 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
10 |
51 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
11 |
51 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
11 |
52 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
11 |
52 |
Nearly killed. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
52 |
Gain Enemy if Vester Gardner don't already have one. |
11 |
55 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
12 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
55 |
Retired at age 55. |
12 |
55 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
12 |
58 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Vester Gardner's Contacts or Allies betrays Vester Gardner, ending Vester Gardner's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
13 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
58 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
13 |
59 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
14 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |