Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
1 |
19 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
2 |
19 |
Became a Rogue (Enforcer). |
2 |
22 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ransom Commins's Contacts or Allies betrays Ransom Commins, ending Ransom Commins's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
3 |
22 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
3 |
23 |
Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
3 |
26 |
Commissioned in Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Ensign. |
3 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
4 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
4 |
30 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
4 |
30 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) officer rank 3 with the new title Lieutenant. |
5 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
5 |
30 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
5 |
31 |
Nearly killed. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
6 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
6 |
31 |
Submitted to the draft. |
6 |
31 |
Became a Marine (Marine Support) with the new title Marine. |
6 |
33 |
A mission goes wrong; Ransom Commins and several others are captured and mistreated by the enemy. Gain Ransom Commins's jailer as an Enemy. |
7 |
33 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
7 |
34 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
7 |
37 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
8 |
37 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
8 |
40 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Ransom Commins's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
8 |
41 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
9 |
41 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
9 |
42 |
Ransom Commins's business or ship thrives. |
9 |
45 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Trader. |
10 |
45 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
45 |
Retired at age 45. |
10 |
45 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
10 |
48 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Ransom Commins's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
10 |
49 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 4. |
11 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
49 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
11 |
53 |
Ransom Commins's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
12 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
53 |
Retired. |
12 |
54 |
Good fortune. |
13 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
60 |
Gained a contact. |
14 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
65 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
15 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
67 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
16 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |