Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Infantry (Army). |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
22 |
A sudden war destroys Houston Corbeld's trade routes and contacts, forcing Houston Corbeld to flee that region of space. |
1 |
22 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
2 |
22 |
Became a Rogue (Enforcer). |
2 |
23 |
Arrested and charged. |
2 |
23 |
Hired a lawyer to beat the charges. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Rogue (Enforcer) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Enforcer |
3 |
26 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
3 |
29 |
Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
4 |
29 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
4 |
31 |
Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, Houston Corbeld hold out until relief arrives. |
4 |
33 |
Promoted to Army (Infantry) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
5 |
33 |
Continued as Army (Infantry). |
5 |
37 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
6 |
37 |
Continued as Army (Infantry). |
6 |
41 |
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. |
6 |
41 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
7 |
41 |
Returned to Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
7 |
44 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
7 |
45 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
8 |
45 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
8 |
49 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Houston Corbeld's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
9 |
49 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
9 |
50 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
9 |
53 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
10 |
53 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
10 |
57 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
10 |
57 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
11 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
57 |
Retired at age 57. |
11 |
57 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
11 |
61 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Houston Corbeld's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
11 |
61 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
12 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
61 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
12 |
64 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
12 |
65 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 5 with the new title 1st Officer. |
13 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |