Term |
Age |
History |
---|
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Barbarian |
2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
2 |
23 |
Moved to a new world. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
4 |
33 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
5 |
35 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Benton Lynch's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Trader. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
6 |
40 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 4. |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
7 |
45 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
7 |
46 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 5. |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
8 |
47 |
Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
8 |
50 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 6. |
8 |
50 |
Forced to muster out. |
9 |
50 |
Failed to qualify for Infantry (Army). |
9 |
50 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
9 |
51 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Benton Lynch's Contacts or Allies betrays Benton Lynch, ending Benton Lynch's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
10 |
51 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
10 |
51 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
10 |
54 |
Find valuable salvage. |
10 |
55 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
11 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
55 |
Retired at age 55. |
11 |
55 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
11 |
57 |
Benton Lynch run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
12 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
57 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
12 |
58 |
Benton Lynch accepted an offer of inducements to betray Benton Lynch's faith. Gain 720,000 in cash. |
13 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
61 |
Retired. |
13 |
64 |
Nearly killed. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
69 |
Gained a contact. |
15 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
70 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
16 |
73 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |