Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
19 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
3 |
27 |
Ransom Bent's business or ship thrives. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
4 |
32 |
A good deal ensures Ransom Bent is living the high life for a few years. |
4 |
34 |
Forced to muster out. |
5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Ecclesiastic (Shaper Priest). |
5 |
34 |
Submitted to the draft. |
5 |
34 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
5 |
38 |
Sent to a very unpleasant region (jungle, swamp, desert, icecap, urban) to battle against guerrilla fighters and rebels. Discharged because of stress, injury or because the government wishes to bury the whole incident. |
5 |
38 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
6 |
38 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
6 |
40 |
Find Ancient Technology. |
6 |
42 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
7 |
43 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ransom Bent's Contacts or Allies betrays Ransom Bent, ending Ransom Bent's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
8 |
43 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
8 |
43 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
8 |
46 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
8 |
47 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
47 |
Retired at age 47. |
9 |
47 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
9 |
48 |
Ransom Bent run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
10 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
48 |
Retired. |
10 |
52 |
Nearly killed. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
54 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
12 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
58 |
Victim of a crime. |
13 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
62 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
14 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |