Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
1 |
19 |
Buck Plundell's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
2 |
19 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
2 |
21 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
3 |
21 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
3 |
21 |
Submitted to the draft. |
3 |
21 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
3 |
22 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
3 |
25 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
4 |
25 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
4 |
29 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
4 |
29 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
4 |
29 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
5 |
29 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
5 |
32 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Buck Plundell's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
6 |
33 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
6 |
37 |
A good deal ensures Buck Plundell is living the high life for a few years. |
6 |
37 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
7 |
37 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
7 |
40 |
Nearly killed. |
7 |
41 |
Forced to muster out. |
8 |
41 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
8 |
44 |
Find valuable salvage. |
9 |
45 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
9 |
47 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Buck Plundell's Contacts or Allies betrays Buck Plundell, ending Buck Plundell's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
10 |
47 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
10 |
47 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
10 |
51 |
Buck Plundell run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
11 |
51 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
11 |
51 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
11 |
55 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
12 |
55 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
12 |
56 |
Attacked by enemies that Buck Plundell easily defeat. |
12 |
56 |
Gain Enemy if Buck Plundell don't already have one. |
12 |
59 |
Forced to muster out. |
13 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
59 |
Retired at age 59. |
13 |
59 |
Retired. |
13 |
62 |
Moved to a new world. |
14 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
65 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |