Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
22 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Bill Carter into bankruptcy. Bill Carter salvages what Bill Carter can. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
2 |
24 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Bill Carter's scout ship. |
3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
3 |
30 |
When dealing with an alien race, Bill Carter botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
3 |
30 |
Bill Carter have no idea what happened to Bill Carter – they found Bill Carter's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Courier |
4 |
30 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
4 |
31 |
Gained a contact. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
5 |
37 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
6 |
42 |
Bill Carter's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Bill Carter may salvage what Bill Carter can and give up. |
7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
7 |
42 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
7 |
46 |
Contact with Government. |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
8 |
50 |
Bill Carter do not know what happened to Bill Carter. There is a gap in Bill Carter's memory. |
9 |
50 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
9 |
51 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
9 |
54 |
Forced to muster out. |
10 |
54 |
Switched to Merchant (Broker). |
10 |
57 |
Risk Bill Carter's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
10 |
58 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
11 |
58 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
11 |
62 |
A good deal ensures Bill Carter is living the high life for a few years. |
12 |
62 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
12 |
66 |
A sudden war destroys Bill Carter's trade routes and contacts, forcing Bill Carter to flee that region of space. |
12 |
66 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
13 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
66 |
Retired at age 66. |