Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
22 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
2 |
26 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Buster Arnold'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 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
4 |
33 |
A good deal ensures Buster Arnold is living the high life for a few years. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
5 |
37 |
Moved to a new world. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
6 |
42 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
6 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |
7 |
42 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
7 |
44 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Buster Arnold's Contacts or Allies betrays Buster Arnold, ending Buster Arnold's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
8 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
8 |
44 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
8 |
46 |
Gained a contact. |
9 |
48 |
Voluntarily left Scavenger |
9 |
48 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
9 |
49 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Buster Arnold's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
9 |
49 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Buster Arnold, forcing Buster Arnold to leave Buster Arnold's career. Gain a Rival. |
9 |
49 |
Nearly killed. Owe 35,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
49 |
Gain an Enemy |
9 |
52 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
10 |
52 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
10 |
52 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
10 |
52 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
10 |
54 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
10 |
56 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
11 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
56 |
Retired at age 56. |
11 |
56 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
11 |
60 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
12 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
60 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
12 |
61 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
12 |
64 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |
13 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
64 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
13 |
67 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
13 |
68 |
Forced to muster out. |
14 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |