Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Agent (Corporate Agent). |
1 |
19 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Ephraim French's job. |
2 |
19 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
2 |
22 |
Risk Ephraim French's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
2 |
23 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
2 |
23 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
3 |
23 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
3 |
27 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Ephraim French into bankruptcy. Ephraim French salvages what Ephraim French can. |
4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
4 |
27 |
Submitted to the draft. |
4 |
27 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
4 |
30 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
4 |
31 |
Forced to muster out. |
5 |
31 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
5 |
32 |
Moved to a new world. |
5 |
35 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |
6 |
35 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
6 |
36 |
Ephraim French is betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
7 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
7 |
36 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
7 |
40 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
8 |
40 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
8 |
44 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
9 |
44 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
9 |
46 |
Ephraim French run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
10 |
46 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
10 |
50 |
Graduated with honors. |
11 |
50 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
11 |
50 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
11 |
50 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
11 |
52 |
A good deal ensures Ephraim French is living the high life for a few years. |
11 |
54 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
12 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
54 |
Retired at age 54. |
12 |
54 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
12 |
58 |
Risk Ephraim French's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
12 |
58 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
13 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
58 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
13 |
62 |
Moved to a new world. |
13 |
62 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 5 with the new title 1st Officer. |
14 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
62 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
14 |
64 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Ephraim French's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
14 |
66 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 6 with the new title Captain. |
15 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |