Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
1 |
19 |
Vester Lobb spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
1 |
19 |
Gain a contact in an alien race. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
2 |
22 |
Switched to Scout (Explorer) with previous rank. |
2 |
26 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Vester Lobb's scout ship. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 2. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
3 |
28 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
4 |
28 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
4 |
32 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
4 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
5 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
5 |
36 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Vester Lobb's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
6 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
6 |
38 |
A good deal ensures Vester Lobb is living the high life for a few years. |
6 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
7 |
40 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
7 |
42 |
Vester Lobb's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
8 |
42 |
Switched to Scout (Surveyor) with previous rank. |
8 |
43 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
9 |
43 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
9 |
44 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Vester Lobb's Contacts or Allies betrays Vester Lobb, ending Vester Lobb's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
10 |
44 |
Switched to Merchant (Free Trader). |
10 |
47 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
10 |
48 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
11 |
48 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
11 |
49 |
A good deal ensures Vester Lobb is living the high life for a few years. |
11 |
52 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
12 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |
12 |
52 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
12 |
56 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
12 |
56 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Trader. |
13 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
56 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
13 |
59 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Vester Lobb out of business. |
14 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
59 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
14 |
60 |
Vester Lobb aid a follower back to the True Path but this angers a friend or relative. Gain an Enemy. |
14 |
63 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
15 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
63 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
15 |
67 |
Opponents of Vester Lobb's belief system ambush Vester Lobb. |
15 |
67 |
Nearly killed. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
67 |
Retired. |
16 |
70 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
17 |
71 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |