Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
1 |
21 |
A sudden war destroys Ernie Tow's trade routes and contacts, forcing Ernie Tow to flee that region of space. |
1 |
21 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
2 |
21 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
2 |
22 |
Ernie Tow's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Ernie Tow successfully ran to the jump point. |
3 |
25 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
3 |
27 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
4 |
29 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
4 |
33 |
Ernie Tow's scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster but Ernie Tow fail to help. Gain an Enemy. |
4 |
33 |
Ernie Tow's ship is damaged, and Ernie Tow have to hitch-hike Ernie Tow's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
4 |
33 |
Gain 2 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
5 |
33 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
5 |
37 |
Ernie Tow's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Ernie Tow successfully ran to the jump point. |
5 |
37 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
6 |
37 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
6 |
41 |
Ernie Tow's ship is damaged, and Ernie Tow have to hitch-hike Ernie Tow's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
6 |
41 |
Gain 2 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
7 |
41 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
7 |
41 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
7 |
45 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
7 |
45 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
7 |
45 |
Gain Enemy if Ernie Tow don't already have one. |
8 |
45 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
8 |
48 |
Ernie Tow run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
9 |
48 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
9 |
50 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Ernie Tow into bankruptcy. Ernie Tow salvages what Ernie Tow can. |
9 |
52 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
10 |
52 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
10 |
53 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
11 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
53 |
Retired at age 53. |
11 |
53 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
11 |
54 |
A notable academic consults with Ernie Tow about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
12 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
57 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
12 |
60 |
Amnesia. |
12 |
61 |
Forced to muster out. |
13 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
61 |
Retired. |
13 |
63 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
14 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |