Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
1 |
20 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Ruben Hand's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
2 |
24 |
A good deal ensures Ruben Hand is living the high life for a few years. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
3 |
28 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
4 |
34 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
5 |
36 |
Ruben Hand's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
6 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
6 |
36 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
6 |
40 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ruben Hand's Contacts or Allies betrays Ruben Hand, ending Ruben Hand's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
7 |
40 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
7 |
41 |
Ruben Hand's ship is damaged, and Ruben Hand have to hitch-hike Ruben Hand's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
7 |
41 |
Gain 1 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
8 |
41 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
8 |
42 |
Ruben Hand do not know what happened to Ruben Hand. There is a gap in Ruben Hand's memory. |
9 |
42 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
9 |
45 |
Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
10 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
46 |
Retired at age 46. |
10 |
46 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
10 |
49 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
11 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
50 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
11 |
53 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
11 |
54 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
12 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
54 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
12 |
55 |
A good deal ensures Ruben Hand is living the high life for a few years. |
12 |
58 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
13 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
58 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
13 |
60 |
Nearly killed. |
14 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
60 |
Retired. |
14 |
63 |
Gained a contact. |
15 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
67 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
16 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |