Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Rogue (Thief). |
1 |
21 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Herman Dickman's Contacts or Allies betrays Herman Dickman, ending Herman Dickman's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
21 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
2 |
25 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Herman Dickman out of business. |
3 |
25 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
3 |
29 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
4 |
29 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
4 |
33 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
5 |
33 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
5 |
34 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
5 |
34 |
Severely injured. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
5 |
34 |
Gain Enemy if Herman Dickman don't already have one. |
6 |
37 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
6 |
41 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
7 |
41 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
7 |
42 |
When dealing with an alien race, Herman Dickman botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
7 |
42 |
Herman Dickman's ship is damaged, and Herman Dickman have to hitch-hike Herman Dickman's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
7 |
42 |
Gain 6 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
7 |
45 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
8 |
45 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
8 |
48 |
Herman Dickman's ship is damaged, and Herman Dickman have to hitch-hike Herman Dickman's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
8 |
48 |
Gain 2 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
9 |
48 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
9 |
50 |
Herman Dickman is caught in the periphery of a scandal. |
9 |
50 |
Demoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank -1. |
10 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |
10 |
52 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
10 |
56 |
A notable academic consults with Herman Dickman about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
10 |
56 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 0. |
11 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
56 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
11 |
60 |
Herman Dickman come into conflict with a splinter group Herman Dickman's own religion which maintains Herman Dickman's version is the wrong one. Gain 2 Rivals. |
12 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
60 |
Retired. |
12 |
63 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
13 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
68 |
Good fortune. |
14 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
70 |
Find Ancient Technology. |
15 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
76 |
Gained a contact. |
16 |
76 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |