Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
19 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
1 |
22 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
2 |
24 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
2 |
24 |
Gain a contact. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
3 |
27 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
3 |
30 |
Commissioned in Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Ensign. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
4 |
33 |
Andy Bell is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
5 |
38 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Andy Bell's actions. Andy Bell actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
6 |
38 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
7 |
46 |
Andy Bell run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
8 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
8 |
46 |
Submitted to the draft. |
8 |
46 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
8 |
48 |
Andy Bell's ship is damaged, and Andy Bell have to hitch-hike Andy Bell's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
8 |
48 |
Gain 1 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
9 |
48 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
9 |
52 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Andy Bell's Contacts or Allies betrays Andy Bell, ending Andy Bell's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
10 |
52 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
10 |
52 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
10 |
55 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
11 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
55 |
Retired at age 55. |
11 |
55 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
11 |
57 |
Opponents of Andy Bell's belief system ambush Andy Bell. |
11 |
57 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 45,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
57 |
Retired. |
12 |
59 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
13 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
62 |
Good fortune. |
14 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
67 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
15 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
71 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
16 |
73 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |