Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
1 |
21 |
When dealing with an alien race, Dow Soto botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
1 |
21 |
Dow Soto's ship is damaged, and Dow Soto have to hitch-hike Dow Soto's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
1 |
21 |
Gain 1 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
2 |
23 |
Dow Soto inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
3 |
23 |
Submitted to the draft. |
3 |
23 |
Became a Marine (Marine Support) with the new title Marine. |
3 |
24 |
Trapped behind enemy lines. |
4 |
27 |
Voluntarily left Marine Support |
4 |
27 |
Became a Rogue (Pirate) with the new title Lackey. |
4 |
31 |
Dow Soto spend months in the dangerous criminal underworld. |
4 |
31 |
Promoted to Rogue (Pirate) rank 1 with the new title Henchman. |
5 |
31 |
Voluntarily left Pirate |
5 |
31 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
5 |
34 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
5 |
35 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
6 |
35 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
6 |
37 |
Find valuable salvage. |
7 |
39 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
7 |
41 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
8 |
41 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
8 |
41 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
8 |
45 |
Dow Soto run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
9 |
45 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
9 |
46 |
War breaks out, triggering a mandatory draft. |
9 |
46 |
Used social standing to avoid the draft. |
9 |
49 |
Graduated. |
10 |
49 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
10 |
49 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
11 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
53 |
Retired at age 53. |
11 |
53 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
11 |
57 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
11 |
57 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
12 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
57 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
12 |
60 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Dow Soto into bankruptcy. Dow Soto salvages what Dow Soto can. |
13 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
60 |
Retired. |
13 |
61 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
14 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
65 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
15 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |