Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
2 |
26 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Melvin Bartley's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
3 |
29 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
5 |
35 |
A sudden war destroys Melvin Bartley's trade routes and contacts, forcing Melvin Bartley to flee that region of space. |
5 |
35 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
6 |
35 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
6 |
38 |
An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding Melvin Bartley far from home. |
7 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
7 |
38 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
7 |
41 |
Melvin Bartley run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
8 |
41 |
Switched to Merchant (Free Trader). |
8 |
44 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
8 |
45 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
9 |
45 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
9 |
48 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Melvin Bartley's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
9 |
49 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
10 |
49 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
10 |
53 |
Good fortune |
11 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
53 |
Retired at age 53. |
11 |
53 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
11 |
54 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Melvin Bartley into bankruptcy. Melvin Bartley salvages what Melvin Bartley can. |
12 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
54 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
12 |
57 |
Melvin Bartley have been following false teachings! |
13 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
57 |
Retired. |
13 |
60 |
Good fortune. |
14 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
64 |
Moved to a new world. |
15 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
66 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
16 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |