Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
1 |
21 |
Refused to take part in a black ops mission that goes against the conscience and ejected from the service. |
2 |
21 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
2 |
24 |
A sudden war destroys Preston Bailey's trade routes and contacts, forcing Preston Bailey to flee that region of space. |
2 |
24 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
3 |
24 |
Submitted to the draft. |
3 |
24 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
3 |
28 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
3 |
28 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
4 |
28 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
4 |
32 |
Moved to a new world. |
4 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
5 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
5 |
34 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
5 |
36 |
Forced to muster out. |
6 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
6 |
36 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
6 |
37 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
7 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
7 |
37 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
7 |
41 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
8 |
41 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
8 |
41 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
8 |
43 |
Preston Bailey run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
9 |
43 |
Switched to Merchant (Broker). |
9 |
44 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
10 |
47 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
10 |
50 |
Moved to a new world. |
10 |
51 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
11 |
51 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
11 |
54 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
12 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
55 |
Retired at age 55. |
12 |
55 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
12 |
57 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
12 |
59 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
13 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
59 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
13 |
60 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Preston Bailey's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
13 |
63 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
14 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
63 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
14 |
67 |
A good deal ensures Preston Bailey is living the high life for a few years. |
14 |
67 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 4. |
15 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
67 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
15 |
71 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 5. |
16 |
71 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |