Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Army Academy (Military Academy). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
1 |
19 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Bertie Kinghead's Contacts or Allies betrays Bertie Kinghead, ending Bertie Kinghead's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
19 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
2 |
20 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
2 |
23 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
3 |
23 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
3 |
23 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
3 |
24 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
4 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
4 |
24 |
Submitted to the draft. |
4 |
24 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
4 |
26 |
Assigned to a planet with a hostile or wild environment. |
4 |
28 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
4 |
28 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
5 |
28 |
Continued as Army (Cavalry). |
5 |
31 |
Joined commanding officer is engaged in some illegal activity, such as weapon smuggling. Gain an Ally. |
6 |
31 |
Switched to Merchant (Free Trader). |
6 |
32 |
A good deal ensures Bertie Kinghead is living the high life for a few years. |
6 |
35 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
7 |
35 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
7 |
38 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
7 |
39 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
8 |
39 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
8 |
42 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
8 |
43 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Trader. |
9 |
43 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
9 |
47 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 4. |
10 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
47 |
Retired at age 47. |
10 |
47 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
10 |
50 |
Risk Bertie Kinghead's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
10 |
51 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 5. |
11 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
51 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
11 |
55 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
11 |
55 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 6. |
12 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
55 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
12 |
56 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
13 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
56 |
Retired. |
13 |
58 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
14 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
61 |
Good fortune. |
15 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |