Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Tested for psionic powers |
1 |
18 |
Entered a psionic community. |
1 |
19 |
Suffered a deep tragedy. |
1 |
22 |
Dropped out of the psionic community. |
2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
2 |
22 |
Submitted to the draft. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
2 |
23 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Buford Miller's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
3 |
27 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
4 |
27 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
4 |
29 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Buford Miller's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Buford Miller is blamed for the disaster. Buford Miller is court - martialled and discharged. |
5 |
29 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
5 |
31 |
Buford Miller do not know what happened to Buford Miller. There is a gap in Buford Miller's memory. |
6 |
31 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
6 |
34 |
Buford Miller's ship is damaged, and Buford Miller have to hitch-hike Buford Miller's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
6 |
34 |
Gain 2 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
7 |
34 |
Returned to Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
7 |
36 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
8 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
8 |
42 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
8 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
9 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
9 |
46 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
10 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
46 |
Retired at age 46. |
10 |
46 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
10 |
48 |
Moved to a new world. |
11 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
50 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
11 |
52 |
Buford Miller faith is shaken. |
12 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
54 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
12 |
55 |
A notable academic consults with Buford Miller about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
13 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
58 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
13 |
60 |
Buford Miller refused an offer of inducements to betray Buford Miller's faith. Gain 2 enemies. |
14 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
62 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
14 |
64 |
Buford Miller retreat from the mundane world for a time in the hope of a revelation, although this affects
your work and relationships. |
14 |
66 |
Forced to muster out. |
15 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
66 |
Retired. |
15 |
67 |
Gained a contact. |
16 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
72 |
Moved to a new world. |
17 |
74 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |