| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Psychologically damaged by Elder Long's time in the scouts. |
| 2 |
20 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 2 |
24 |
A prank goes horribly wrong. Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
24 |
Graduated with honors. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
24 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 3 |
24 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 3 |
27 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
31 |
A good deal ensures Elder Long is living the high life for a few years. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
35 |
A sudden war destroys Elder Long's trade routes and contacts, forcing Elder Long to flee that region of space. |
| 5 |
35 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 6 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
36 |
Elder Long do not know what happened to Elder Long. There is a gap in Elder Long's memory. |
| 7 |
36 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
| 7 |
37 |
Elder Long's business expands, Elder Long's corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 7 |
40 |
Promoted to Citizen (Corporate) rank 1. |
| 8 |
40 |
Continued as Citizen (Corporate). |
| 8 |
44 |
A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws Elder Long's life into chaos, forcing Elder Long to leave the planet. |
| 9 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 9 |
44 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 9 |
44 |
Became a Agent (Law Enforcement) with the new title Rookie. |
| 9 |
46 |
Accepted a deal with criminal or other figure under investigation. |
| 10 |
46 |
Switched to Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 10 |
50 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 11 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
50 |
Retired at age 50. |
| 11 |
50 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 11 |
52 |
A sudden war destroys Elder Long's trade routes and contacts, forcing Elder Long to flee that region of space. |
| 11 |
52 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 12 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
52 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 12 |
53 |
Elder Long retreat from the mundane world for a time in the hope of a revelation, although this affects
your work and relationships. |
| 12 |
56 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
| 13 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 |
56 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
| 13 |
59 |
Elder Long is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
| 13 |
60 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 2 with the new title Combat Leader. |
| 14 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 |
60 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
| 14 |
64 |
Victim of a crime |
| 15 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 |
64 |
Voluntarily left Holy Warrior |
| 15 |
64 |
Retired. |
| 15 |
65 |
Severely injured. |
| 16 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 16 |
70 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 17 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |