Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
22 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
2 |
24 |
A good deal ensures Bob Cowen is living the high life for a few years. |
2 |
26 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
3 |
29 |
A sudden war destroys Bob Cowen's trade routes and contacts, forcing Bob Cowen to flee that region of space. |
3 |
29 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
4 |
29 |
Submitted to the draft. |
4 |
29 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
4 |
32 |
Bob Cowen spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
4 |
32 |
Gain a contact in an alien race. |
5 |
33 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
5 |
36 |
Bob Cowen have no idea what happened to Bob Cowen – they found Bob Cowen's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
6 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
6 |
36 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
6 |
40 |
Bob Cowen run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
7 |
40 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
7 |
43 |
Bob Cowen run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
8 |
43 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
8 |
44 |
Win a prestigious prize for Bob Cowen's work. |
8 |
47 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
9 |
47 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
9 |
50 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 3,750 for medical bills. |
10 |
50 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
10 |
52 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Bob Cowen's Contacts or Allies betrays Bob Cowen, ending Bob Cowen's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
11 |
52 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
11 |
53 |
A prank goes horribly wrong. Gain an Enemy |
11 |
56 |
Graduated. |
12 |
56 |
Switched to Merchant (Broker). |
12 |
56 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
12 |
59 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Bob Cowen's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
12 |
60 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
13 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
60 |
Retired at age 60. |
13 |
60 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
13 |
61 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Bob Cowen out of business. |
14 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
61 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
14 |
64 |
Bob Cowen is chosen to represent Bob Cowen's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
14 |
65 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
15 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |