Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
22 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
2 |
24 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
3 |
24 |
Submitted to the draft. |
3 |
24 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
3 |
26 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
3 |
28 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
3 |
28 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
4 |
28 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
4 |
28 |
Switched to Navy (Line/Crew) with previous rank. |
4 |
31 |
Alvie Howlett is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
5 |
31 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
5 |
35 |
Good fortune |
5 |
35 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
6 |
35 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
6 |
39 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
7 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
7 |
39 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
7 |
40 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Alvie Howlett's Contacts or Allies betrays Alvie Howlett, ending Alvie Howlett's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
8 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
8 |
40 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
8 |
41 |
Severely injured. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
9 |
41 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
9 |
45 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
10 |
45 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
10 |
49 |
A sudden war destroys Alvie Howlett's trade routes and contacts, forcing Alvie Howlett to flee that region of space. |
10 |
49 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
11 |
49 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
11 |
51 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Alvie Howlett has become Alvie Howlett's superior. |
11 |
53 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
12 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
53 |
Retired at age 53. |
12 |
53 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
12 |
54 |
Alvie Howlett is chosen to represent Alvie Howlett's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
13 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
57 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
13 |
60 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Alvie Howlett has become Alvie Howlett's superior. |
13 |
61 |
Forced to muster out. |
14 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
61 |
Retired. |
14 |
62 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
15 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |