Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
2 |
26 |
A good deal ensures Claud Barnes is living the high life for a few years. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Free Trader |
3 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
3 |
30 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
4 |
34 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Claud Barnes from Claud Barnes's work. |
5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
5 |
34 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
5 |
37 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Claud Barnes stranded in the wilderness. |
6 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
6 |
37 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
6 |
41 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
6 |
41 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
7 |
41 |
Voluntarily left Barbarian |
7 |
41 |
Switched to Merchant (Broker). |
7 |
45 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
8 |
45 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
8 |
49 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
9 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
49 |
Retired at age 49. |
9 |
49 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
9 |
51 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
10 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
53 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
11 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
57 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
11 |
61 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
11 |
61 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
12 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
61 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
12 |
65 |
Forced to muster out. |
13 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
65 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
13 |
69 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
14 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |