Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
1 |
19 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Phil Thomas into bankruptcy. Phil Thomas salvages what Phil Thomas can. |
2 |
19 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
2 |
20 |
Abuse Phil Thomas's position for profit. |
2 |
23 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
3 |
23 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
3 |
24 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
4 |
27 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
4 |
28 |
Phil Thomas foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
4 |
31 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
5 |
31 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
5 |
32 |
Phil Thomas foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
5 |
35 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 3 with the new title Petty Officer, 2nd class. |
6 |
35 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
6 |
38 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
6 |
39 |
Forced to muster out. |
7 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
7 |
39 |
Submitted to the draft. |
7 |
39 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
7 |
40 |
When dealing with an alien race, Phil Thomas have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
8 |
43 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
8 |
43 |
Switched to Scout (Explorer) with previous rank. |
8 |
44 |
Phil Thomas's ship is damaged, and Phil Thomas have to hitch-hike Phil Thomas's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
8 |
44 |
Gain 4 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
9 |
44 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
9 |
46 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
10 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
48 |
Retired at age 48. |
10 |
48 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
11 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
52 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
11 |
54 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
11 |
54 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
54 |
Gain Enemy if Phil Thomas don't already have one. |
12 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
56 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
12 |
60 |
Phil Thomas do not know what happened to Phil Thomas. There is a gap in Phil Thomas's memory. |
13 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
60 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
13 |
62 |
Phil Thomas is chosen to represent Phil Thomas's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
13 |
64 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
14 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
64 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
14 |
67 |
A notable academic consults with Phil Thomas about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
15 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
68 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
15 |
70 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
16 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |