Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
1 |
19 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
2 |
25 |
A mission goes wrong; Bill Vabsley and several others are captured and mistreated by the enemy. Gain Bill Vabsley's jailer as an Enemy. |
3 |
25 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
3 |
29 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Bill Vabsley's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
3 |
29 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
4 |
29 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
4 |
33 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Bill Vabsley out of business. |
5 |
33 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
5 |
37 |
Bill Vabsley's ship is damaged, and Bill Vabsley have to hitch-hike Bill Vabsley's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
5 |
37 |
Gain 2 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
6 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
6 |
37 |
Submitted to the draft. |
6 |
37 |
Returned to Marine (Star Marine). |
6 |
39 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
7 |
41 |
Continued as Marine (Star Marine). |
7 |
44 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
8 |
44 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
8 |
46 |
A rival researcher blackens Bill Vabsley's name or steals Bill Vabsley's research. Gain a Rival. |
9 |
48 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
9 |
48 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
9 |
48 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
9 |
50 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
10 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |
10 |
52 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
10 |
56 |
Win a prestigious prize for Bill Vabsley's work. |
10 |
56 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
11 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
56 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
11 |
56 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
11 |
56 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
11 |
57 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
57 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
12 |
61 |
Opponents of Bill Vabsley's belief system ambush Bill Vabsley. |
12 |
61 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
61 |
Retired. |
13 |
62 |
Moved to a new world. |
14 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
66 |
Gained a contact. |
15 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
72 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
16 |
73 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
74 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
17 |
77 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |