Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
1 |
19 |
When dealing with an alien race, Porter Austin botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
1 |
19 |
Porter Austin have no idea what happened to Porter Austin – they found Porter Austin's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Surveyor |
2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
2 |
22 |
Submitted to the draft. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
4 |
30 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
4 |
32 |
Public opinion turns on Porter Austin. |
5 |
32 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
5 |
36 |
Gained a contact. |
6 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
6 |
39 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
6 |
40 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
7 |
40 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
7 |
40 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
7 |
42 |
Porter Austin accepted an offer of inducements to betray Porter Austin's faith. Gain 180,000 in cash. |
8 |
44 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
8 |
45 |
Drafted into Merchant Marine |
9 |
48 |
Returned to Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
9 |
51 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Porter Austin's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
9 |
52 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
10 |
52 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
10 |
53 |
Good fortune |
10 |
56 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
11 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
56 |
Retired at age 56. |
11 |
56 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
11 |
59 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
11 |
60 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
12 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
60 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
12 |
63 |
Porter Austin's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
12 |
64 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
13 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
64 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
13 |
68 |
Risk Porter Austin's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
13 |
68 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 5 with the new title 1st Officer. |
14 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
68 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
14 |
71 |
A sudden war destroys Porter Austin's trade routes and contacts, forcing Porter Austin to flee that region of space. |
14 |
71 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
15 |
71 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |