Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Academy (Military Academy). |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
20 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
2 |
26 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Burton McLean's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
3 |
27 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
4 |
27 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
4 |
30 |
Psychologically damaged by Burton McLean's time in the scouts. |
5 |
30 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
5 |
31 |
Refuse to abuse Burton McLean's position for profit. |
5 |
34 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
5 |
34 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
6 |
34 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
6 |
35 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Burton McLean's actions. Burton McLean actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
7 |
35 |
Returned to Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
7 |
38 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
7 |
39 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
8 |
39 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
8 |
42 |
A good deal ensures Burton McLean is living the high life for a few years. |
8 |
43 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
9 |
43 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
9 |
43 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
9 |
43 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
9 |
47 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Burton McLean's Contacts or Allies betrays Burton McLean, ending Burton McLean's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
10 |
47 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
10 |
50 |
Burton McLean have been following false teachings! |
11 |
50 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
11 |
51 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
12 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
51 |
Retired at age 51. |
12 |
51 |
Switched to Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
12 |
54 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
13 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
55 |
Voluntarily left Mainstream Believer |
13 |
55 |
Retired. |
13 |
56 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
14 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
61 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
15 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |